What Should I do if I am in an Ohio Auto Accident? 

Here are eleven guidelines to help you in the event of an Ohio auto accident:

1. Stay calm.  Do not panic or leave the scene of the accident.
2. If possible, call the police.  If anyone is injured, ask for emergency medical personnel. 
3. If the police do not come to the scene of the accident, report it immediately to the local police department in the community where the accident occurred.
4. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.  Often, very serious injuries are not immediately apparent. 
5. Obtain the following information from the other driver(s) involved in the accident:  name, address, phone number, drivers license number (including expiration date), license plate number, registration, and insurance information, including the specific insurance policy number.
6. If the owner of the other vehicle involved in the accident is not the same as the driver, you should also obtain the owner's name, address, phone number, and insurance information.
7. Seek out all witnesses to the accident and get their names, addresses, and phone numbers.  This includes passengers in vehicles involved in the accident.
8. Promptly notify your own insurance company that you were in an accident.  Ask for a claim number.  
9. If the driver who struck you fled the scene of the accident, you still must make a police report and notify your insurance company immediately.  Some insurance policies require you to give notice of a claim for an accident involving an unidentified driver within 30 days of the accident.  If you are in a hit-and-run accident, consult an attorney immediately.
10. If the driver/owner of the car that struck you did not have automobile insurance, immediately notify your own insurance company that you are claiming your rights to any uninsured and/or underinsured motorist coverage.  Some insurance companies require prompt notice of these claims, and reserve the right to deny benefits to those who do not follow the strict regulations of their policies.
11. Contact our office.  If you or a loved one suffered suffered serious injuries in an Ohio auto accident, talk with a dedicated Ohio auto accident lawyer.  Please submit a simple, free and confidential legal consultation form now.

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