A worker in Columbia Township recently died due to injuries he incurred when his refuse truck was struck by another vehicle. The refuse truck was making stops to pick up trash from garbage cans at the time the accident occurred. The worker was pinned between the vehicles and subsequently taken to a nearby medical facility. The truck received minor damage. Neither alcohol nor drugs are believed to have contributed to the accident.
Statistics reveal that each year a tens of thousands of people are seriously injured and even killed in motor vehicle accidents in the US. If you are involved in a collision, there are some important steps that you should remember to take immediately afterward. This article will review some of the important steps that you should remember to take after being hit by a car.
1. Remain Calm and Get Medical Attention
If you have been hit by a vehicle but are still conscious, you should make sure to remain relaxed, if possible. This helps to ensure that you will be able to communicate with law enforcement about what happened. If you are able to move without injuring yourself, you should make sure to promptly move out of the street and onto a nearby driveway or sidewalk to eliminate the risk of further injury. Call for emergency medical services right away, if necessary.
2. Make Sure the Driver Remains at the Scene of the Accident
Even if you believe that you were not physically injured in the accident, you should make sure that the driver does not leave the scene of the accident. In some cases, serious injuries might not be immediately noticeable. As a result, you should make sure that the driver remains at the scene of the accident until law enforcement and medical providers arrive.
3. Contact Law Enforcement
Some people decide to wait until things have calmed down to file an accident report, but doing so can create obstacles for law enforcement in writing an accurate version of what occurred. You should contact law enforcement as soon as it is possible to do so after the accident occurs.
4. Collect the Driver’s Information
While waiting for law enforcement to arrive at the scene, it is vital to collect important details from the responsible driver including his or her license number, insurance information, and license plate number. These details help to establish that the specific driver was involved in the accident.
5. Contact Experienced Michigan Attorneys
If you or a loved one has been struck by a vehicle or has been in a car accident, you should not hesitate to contact an experienced attorney who will remain committed to obtaining the compensation that you deserve. At Jay Trucks & Associates, we know how to help you navigate issues involving insurance companies as well as how to best pursue matters in a court of law. Our experienced car accident lawyers have over 150 years of combined experience and know how to deal with the insurance company on your behalf. Contact our Michigan personal injury law firm today to schedule an initial free case evaluation. There is no fee unless we win your case. Call today to get the maximum compensation you deserve.
