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Many people are more comfortable traveling by road than other avenues (such as trains or airplanes), but the truth is that car accidents are exceedingly common. On a national level, thousands of accidents occur every day. Despite how relatively common they are, many drivers are unsure how to handle accidents when they do occur. Our traffic lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to help. What You Should Do When You Get In An Accident There is a certain protocol drivers should follow after they have been in a car accident. As a general rule, drivers who have been in an accident should always: Call the police. Exchange names and insurance information with the other driver(s). Take pictures of the accident and associated damage. Get names/contact information of any witnesses. Remain at the scene of the accident until all necessary business has been attended to. By following this general procedure, you can help ensure that you will have all the information you ne...

What happens when you are involved in a car accident? Ideally, any involved parties remove their vehicles from the path of oncoming traffic and wait for the authorities to arrive to file a police report and issue any necessary traffic tickets. Unfortunately, not all parties involved in auto accidents are quite so cooperative. A percentage of car wrecks are "hit and run" accidents, where the at-fault driver abandons the scene of the accident. If you are the victim in a hit and run accident, you may need to hire a car accident attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks for help securing financial compensation. Understanding Hit And Run Accidents Drivers may choose to abandon the scene of a car accident for any number of different reasons. For example, the driver in question may: Be operating the vehicle illegally (e.g., without a license) and not want to get caught; Not have auto insurance; Be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs ; or Have multiple traffic tic...