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Were you a witness to an automobile accident in Washington State? l Seattle Car Accident Attorney

What to do if you were a witness to an automobile accident?

• Call 911 and report the accident. If you don’t have a cell phone, ask others on the scene to call, or try to find a phone in a nearby house or business. If you cannot locate a telephone at or near the accident, drive to the nearest phone and then return to the scene. 
• Try to determine if there are any injured people without putting yourself in danger.
• Do not move an injured person and risk injuring him or her further.
• When the police arrive, give the officer(s) your name and contact information and let the officer(s) know that you witnessed the accident. The police might ask you to describe what you saw immediately and/or they might talk to you at a later time. You might even be called as a witness in court if legal action ensues.
• Draw a picture of the accident scene, as well, with diagrams of how and where the collision occurred. Also include the locations of any cross-streets, stop signs, or traffic signals, and anything else you think may be helpful in reconstructing the accident.

More Legal Questions?
Do you have more legal questions about car wrecks and truck accident cases?  Return to the car & truck accidents frequently asked legal questions page. 


To get more information about Washington state car accident law, auto accident injury cases, and Seattle personal injury attorneys visit our car accident information page.  Or order your FREE copy of The Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Washington Accident Case. 

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