Even if you are an extremely cautious driver and you practice defensive driving all the time, accidents can still happen to you. This is the reason that you should always be prepared in finding a good car accident lawyer in San Diego or in any part of the United States so that when you experience that predicament, you already know someone who can help you quickly.

According to a study, accidents actually occur within the 25-mile radius near a person's home. This is according to the authorities in Florida. They can happen right in your own driveway or even at the entrance of your village. No matter where they happen, there are a series of steps that should be followed after an accident or a traffic collision occurs. A group called Consumer Protection Association of America developed periodically lists of recommendations to drivers so that they will know what to do when a traffic accident occurs. This organization takes strides to improve public awareness about traffic safety. A few of those steps are actually preventative and must be followed even if you are not involved yet in an accident.

First that you must have is an emergency in your glove compartment. The kit should have a cellular phone, pad paper, pen, and a disposable camera. Most cellphones today have the ability to take pictures. As long as you have the cellphone with you and it is sufficiently charged, then this will already suffice instead of buying a disposable camera for the kit. These items are for recording or proper documentation of the thing regarding the accident and the scene. You must also include in the kit the information about you indicating all medical allergies and conditions that require special attention together with the emergency contact information. Your phone must have in case of emergency numbers that the police or the emergency response team member can speed dial to reach your emergency contact.

The second thing to consider when you are involved in an accident is safety. After properly documenting the scene of the accident, your next concern is to make sure the vehicles are moved to the side of the road. Avoid staying on the street and become an obstruction to oncoming traffic. If you remain in the middle of the street, the occurrence of another traffic accident can happen due to the created obstruction of your accident. Always turn on the hazard lights while your vehicles are in the middle of the road to warn upcoming vehicles of the traffic accident and they will have an idea that an accident occurred. If the cars are not movable it is better to stay at the side of the road to protect yourself from the incoming traffic and avoid further accidents.

When the police arrive, they will assess the situation and find out who is the liable car if the cars are not moved yet. But if you move them for safety, you can show them the pictures that you took so that they can assess and make a proper report about the incident which you can use as a requirement of your insurance claims.

A San Diego car accident lawyer is always ready at a click of a button if ever you had an accident in the nearby area.