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Accidents happen to even the best drivers - so be aware of the appropriate actions you need to take both at the scene, and immediately afterward. Legal hassles that arise from car or motorcycle accidents can be avoided if you can keep your head and know what to do.

On the Web, check out helpful guides to what to say & do in the event of an accident, what information to gather at the scene, how to file a claim or damage report, your rights under U.S. state law, plus additional information on typical everyday car accidents - and how best to avoid them ...

Proving Fault in Vehicle Accidents - Good advice from nolo.com on how to obtain police reports, knowing your rights under state law, a discussion on rear-end collisions and left-turn accidents, plus related links to general personal liability guides.

Auto Accidents & the Law - Advice from the South Carolina State Bar Association with common sense advice that applies anywhere, including stopping at the scene, filing accident and damage reports, taking notes and information, and featuring a handy, printable accident report form you can store in your glove compartment.

The ARC Network - Automobile Accident Fraud - Reporting on the evil afoot on highways involving unscrupulous drivers - who intentionally cause accidents in order to collect from insurance companies - and how to avoid them, what to do if you become involved, plus a great list of related links to learn more.

Auto Accident Claims - Author of an expert book on the subject and providing lots of free info on what to do in the event of an accident, with insider tips on negotiations and how to avoid bringing lawyers into the crash settlement equation.

Auto Accidents - What If? - A good summary of how to avoid car accidents, plus a good checklist of tips and best practices, related do's and don'ts, and personal stories of actions not taken at the scene and later regretted...

Automobile & Motorcycle Accidents - Good overview of what actions to take in the event of an accident, time limits on filing claims, along with an in-depth look at facts on front and back-end collisions, side impacts, tractor-trailor accidents.

NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - More about prevention rather than legal help, but may save you lots of headaches down the road - with pages of info on the latest child passenger safety and seating, crash tests and statistics, rollover information, recalls and more.

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