Pedestrian Accidents Attorney in Passaic, New Jersey

What to do if you are the victim in a Pedestrian Accident:

  • 1. Stop . . . do not leave the scene of the accident
    • (a) DIRECT OTHER TRAFFIC around the accident.
    • (b) HELP THE INJURED but dont move them unless absolutely necessary.
    • (c) CALL THE POLICE, tell them where the accident occurred and ask for medical help if needed.
  • 2. Get names, addresses, and license numbers of all drivers involved.

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  • 3. Get description and registration number and insurance information of all cars involved.

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License Plate Number   _____________________________

Registration #   __________________________________

Make ___________ Year ___________

Damage   _______________________________________

Insurance Company   _______________________________

Insurance Policy Number   ___________________________

  • 4. Get names and addresses of all witnesses (other than passengers)

Name   ________________________________________

Address   _______________________________________

Phone   ________________________________________

Name   ________________________________________

Address   _______________________________________

Phone    ________________________________________

  • 5. Police Officers

Department   _____________________________________

Officer   _________________________________________

Badge No.   _______________________________________

Officer.   _________________________________________

Badge No.   _______________________________________

  • 6. Accident Information

Date/Time   _______________________________________

Location   ________________________________________

No. of vehicles involved   ______________________________

Weather   ________________________________________

Road conditions ____________________________________

Damage   _________________________________________

Speed of the other car_________________________________

  • 7. Summary of accident

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  • 8. Diagram of accident
  • 9. Make sure no one is injured. If anyone is injured call an ambulance. If you have any reason to suspect you were injured in the accident, see a physician promptly. Youll want it on record that you sought treatment right away – not in a week or so .
  • 10. Witnesses will be a tremendous help to you in any subsequent court action, if there is any question of liability involved. Get the names and addresses of as many witnesses as possible. If they refuse to identify themselves, jot down the license plate numbers of the their automobiles. Do not discuss the accident with the witnesses. Do not give the witnesses to anyone but the police, your attorney or your insurance company.
  • 11. Do not assign or accept blame for the accident.
    • The scene of the accident is not the place to determine fault. Discuss the accident only with the police, your attorney and with representatives of your insurance company. Give the other party only your drivers license number, registration number and insurance information.
    • Be cooperative with the police.
  • 12. Seek medical attention.
  • 13. Speak with your Doctor or Chiropractor
  • 14. Call your insurance company to report the accident.

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