It's amazing how common it is for people to leave the scene after a car accident, which by the way is a criminal offense. Things can be scary when one is involved in an accident. Could be your fault or not but it is your responsibility to stop and exchange information with the other driver/s. A hit and run can result in a misdemeanor if the crash only resulted in property damage. But when someone is seriously injured or even gets killed, that can be a serious problem. The fact is that most accidents can be avoided, but those that cannot be, but then when you do find yourself in an accident and you are okay enough to walk you should not leave the scene, because that is a crime. There are issues to consider and actions to take in order to get out of trouble with the law and make it easier for the insurance claim process to be smooth. Let us assume that you are okay and do not need any medical attention

What is the extent of damage and injuries

You should make sure to check if anyone needs urgent medical care. Do not move the vehicles if they are not causing a major problem with traffic. After you are sure everyone is all right, call 911 and wait for police and ambulance services to get to the scene to care for people make sure everyone is okay before cars are moved. No matter how minor the accident is, do not leave the scene. Make sure you call the cops and wait for them to come in before you leave.

Dealing with the other party

If you have to discuss anything with the other parties, limit it to the accidents without admitting fault or liability. If you have to talk, make sure you talk to the professionals; the medical professional, police or your insurance representative. It is important to limit your discussion of the accident and not to admit any fault or liability. You should only talk about the accident with the police, medical professionals and your insurance representative. There might the case of fatalities. Be solemn and calm as possible. It’s the job of the first responders to take care of the bodies. If you can’t deal with the blood or scenery. Move a little bit away but not too far and wait for the necessary things to be done by the first responders.

Get a representation

Sometimes people genuinely panic after an accident and in the midst of that panic attack run away from the scene. If you ever do that after an accident, report yourself before you get arrested which will make it easy for you to deal with the law. Florida Ticket Firm has worked on many hit and run cases over time, defending offenders and getting fair hearing and great results. Criminal defense lawyers who the experience and understanding of how things work with hit and run cases If you have left the scene of an accident out of fear or for any other reason, there must be a fair reason why you might have done that and you need to be represented by a criminal defense attorney who is familiar with the criminal charges for a hit and run accident, and the best way to respond to those charges for leaving the scene of an accident. In Florida and its environs, there is only one you can truly rely on to assist in making sure that you get the best representation and that is Florida Ticket Firm.