{"id":1695,"date":"2016-04-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2016\/04\/20\/what-to-do-after-witnessing-a-car-accident\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T21:12:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T21:12:13","slug":"what-to-do-after-witnessing-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/faqs\/what-to-do-after-witnessing-a-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do After Witnessing a Car Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Witnessing a car accident can be a frightening experience. Whether you are a fellow driver on the road or a bystander, the sudden wreck of other vehicles can shake you to a halt. If you do end up witnessing a serious road accident, there are things you can do to help those affected receive prompt medical attention and, if later legal action is needed, be a reliable witness. See below for the steps you should take after witnessing a car accident.<\/p>\n<h3>Get Clear<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you are a pedestrian or a motorist, a car accident should be enough to give you pause. If you are in a car, put your hazards on and safely pull over at your next opportunity. If you are a pedestrian, keep a safe distance from of the wreck\u2014there could be a risk of fire.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-inner cta-1\">\n            <div class=\"cta-inner__meta\" style=\"margin: 0;\">\n                <h3>Call Today For A Free Consultation <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"cta-inner__btn-white\">\n                    <a class=\"btn-white\" href=\"tel:+17704275498\" title=\"(770) 427-5498\">(770) 427-5498<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><h3>Call 911<\/h3>\n<p>Some people will advise you to approach the vehicle and check for injuries before dialing 911, but this is ill-advised. There could be fire or the risk of further combustion. Instead, call 911 and give them your location and any other information you can from your view of the crash.<\/p>\n<h3>Do Not Attempt To Treat Victims<\/h3>\n<p>If you can tell that people have been seriously hurt, it is still advised that you do not attempt to treat them or remove them from the vehicle. They could be suffering significant internal injuries and moving them could do further damage. In almost all situations, it is more important to wait for emergency personnel to arrive at the scene.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-inner cta-2\">\n            <div class=\"cta-inner__meta\" style=\"margin: 0;\">\n                <h3>Contact Our personal injury Lawyers Today<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"cta-inner__btn-white\">\n                    <a class=\"btn-white\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\" title=\"Click to contact\">Click To Contact<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><h3>Speak To Police<\/h3>\n<p>When police arrive at the scene, they will want to know how and when the accident occurred. Because those involved in the crash may not be able to comment, the testimony you give could be crucial. Be as calm and clear as possible in your retelling of events.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-inner cta-3\">\n            <div class=\"cta-inner__meta\" style=\"margin: 0;\">\n                <h3>Complete A Free Case Evaluation Form Now<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"cta-inner__btn-white\">\n                    <a class=\"btn-white\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\" title=\"GET FREE HELP NOW\">GET FREE HELP NOW<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><h3>Be Prepared To Recall The Accident<\/h3>\n<p>In the event that accident was the fault of one of the involved motorists, you may be contacted later by an insurance company or an attorney about the circumstances of the accident. Following the crash, take whatever steps you need to keep the details of your account fresh. You can write your account down, or record it on your phone\u2014anything that will help you recall details that could be crucial in recovering victims the relief they deserve.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you or a loved one has been hurt in a serious car accident, it may be time to start exploring your injury claim options. At <strong>Jones &amp; Swanson<\/strong>, our Marietta personal injury attorneys have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of deserving clients who needed the gravity of their injuries asserted before the law. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Speak with our team today. Call 770.884.6652 for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/contact-us\/\">free case evaluation<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve witnessed a car accident, it is crucial you take important steps to help those affected. Learn more at our Marietta personal injury blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1696,"parent":801,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"hc_faqs":[460],"class_list":{"0":"post-1695","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hc_faqs-car-accident","7":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What to Do After Witnessing a Car Accident | Jones &amp; Swanson<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What to Do After Witnessing a Car Accident: Jones &amp; Swanson, with 45+ years of experience and millions recovered. 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