Every year on Canadian roads nearly 2,000 people are unfortunately involved in fatal car accidents with tens of thousands more receiving personal injuries of different severity levels. These might be shocking numbers to some but they come as no surprise to personal injury and car accident lawyers whose job is to represent injury victims every day.
Making the right moves after an accident will improve the likeliness of recovering and accessing compensation that will make the process easier for you and your family. We have outlined a 5 step process so you can learn more about what to do after a car accident. Most importantly, if you have been injured, seek medical attention immediately.
Your safety should be your foremost concern. Make sure that you are aware of your surroundings and take note of everything that happened. This is the only way that you can be sure you are providing your insurance company and – if you wish to press charges – your lawyer with the most accurate information which will only help you in the long run.
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