WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU'VE BEEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT
Pursuant to Nevada law, while at the scene of the accident, you have the duty to stop and stay at the scene, give information and assist with the scene if possible, notify the owner of any unattended vehicles or property that has been damaged by the accident, and inform a police officer of the accident as soon as possible. A few steps that you should take following leaving the scene include:
- Reach out to your insurance company as soon as possible and explain exactly what happened
- Attain an accident report from the police officer that was at the scene
- Take several pictures of the entire accident
- Seek medical attention and take note of what the medic finds
- Pursue a valuation of the property damage from the accident
- Get in contact with a Reno car accident attorney