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Auto accidents occur every day in the San Diego area, and when they do occur, the results can be disastrous. Approximately 300 people are killed in San Diego County every year in auto accidents, and thousands more are injured. If this has happened to you or someone you love, you need the help of experienced San Diego auto accidents lawyers.

Below you'll find information regarding what you should do if you've been involved in an auto accident and how you should proceed if you or someone you love has suffered because of someone else's driving negligence and you need help from San Diego auto accidents lawyers.

What to Do after a San Diego Auto Accident

If you are involved in an auto accident, there are a few steps you need to take to preserve your legal rights. These suggestions appear below:

1. Get to safety - If you and your vehicle are able to move safely, get to the side of the road and out of traffic as soon as possible to minimize any additional danger.
2. Contact the police - As soon as you feel you are safe, contact the police to report the accident. Do not assume that someone else will make that phone call.
3. Exchange information - After you are safe, make contact with the other driver if you feel it's advisable. Offer to exchange contact and insurance information, but do not under any circumstances engage in a debate regarding the details of the accident with the driver. If the other driver is agitated, do not pursue contact.
4. Speak to the police officer - When the police officer arrives on the scene, speak to him or her to provide a statement. Do not argue your case at this point - simply state what you remember happening and be polite and cooperative.
5. Seek medical attention - Even if you do not feel as though you are seriously injured, you should still seek medical attention after the scene is cleared. Some injuries may seem minor but are not, and other serious injuries may not manifest themselves by way of overt physical symptoms immediately. It's better to be safe than sorry.
6. File an insurance claim - Waste no time in filing a claim with your insurance company. However, this should be the end of your communication with them until you have completed all the steps suggested here.
7. Contact San Diego auto accidents lawyers - Finally, after your safety is ensured, your health has been handled and your insurance claim filed, contact experienced San Diego auto accidents lawyers to seek representation.

Obviously, no two auto accidents are ever exactly alike. Do not feel as though you must follow the steps above, as they are merely suggestions based on some minor assumptions. If you have any doubts and want to make sure that your rights are protected, contact the San Diego auto accidents lawyers at Mitchell | Gilleon today to schedule a free initial consultation.