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After a Motor Vehicle Accident: First Steps

Many things can go through your mind after an accident.  Shock.  Fear.  Anger.  It can be hard at times to focus on what you need to do.  The Gosanko Law Firm understands your situation and has provided a list of first steps to take after a motor vehicle accident.

  • Step #1:  Attempt to stop your vehicle if it has not already come to a complete stop.
  • Step #2:  Stay calm.  By not giving in to panic, you stand a better chance of being able to think clearly.
  • Step #3:  If you or your vehicle is in a dangerous location, move to safety as quickly as possible.
  • Step #4:  If you or someone else has been injured in the accident, assist them and call for help.
  • Step #5:  Take down as much information as possible about those involved in or witnesses to the accident.
  • Step #6:  Inform the police about the accident, and be sure a police report is filed.  Do this regardless of who you feel is responsible for the accident.
  • Step #7:  Inform your insurance company about the accident.
  • Step #8:  Talk to an experienced car accident lawyer in Seattle
  • Step# 9:Take photographs of the vehicles, the scene and any injuries

Even if you have missed or accidentally skipped one of these steps, do not let that discourage you.  Your  accident has been disheartening enough.  Let a personal injury lawyer  at the Gosanko Law Firm steer you through the process of pursuing your case.    

Contact the Gosanko Law Firm Today

Contact us at 1-855-467-2656 to schedule a free initial phone consultation with an experienced Seattle accident lawyer.

We are paid only if you collect.  We take personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis and cover all legal costs up front so that you do not pay attorney fees or costs until your case is resolved.

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At The Gosanko Law Firm our personal injury lawyers serve clients in Seattle, Bellevue, and throughout the state of Washington, including residents of King County, Pierce County, and Snohomish County.