{"id":1006,"date":"2023-05-01T04:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T04:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sr22adviser.com\/guidance-and-tips\/?p=1006"},"modified":"2023-05-01T16:33:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T16:33:32","slug":"accident-tips-for-sr-22-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sr22adviser.com\/guidance-and-tips\/sr-22-tips\/accident-tips-for-sr-22-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips for SR-22 Drivers Who Get into An Accident\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For drivers who get into an accident with an <\/span>active SR-22 filing requirement<\/span><\/a>, the steps you should take do not differ greatly from those that a regularly insured driver would take after a wreck. Fortunately, as long as you have the state-required coverage, you should not encounter any additional penalties as an SR-22 driver.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this guide, you will learn which steps to take at the accident scene and what you should do after the accident, including soliciting legal assistance if needed. Accidents can result in significant financial or criminal liability, and the guidance of an attorney who specializes in auto accidents can prove invaluable.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, as an SR-22 driver, you are already considered a <\/span>high-risk driver<\/span><\/a>, and getting into an accident can further complicate your situation. It is important to stay calm and follow these steps to protect yourself and your rights.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on to learn more about what SR-22 drivers should do during and after they get into an accident.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Should I Do Immediately After the Accident Occurs?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Regardless of who is at fault, you should first call either 911 or your non-emergency police department, depending on the severity of the situation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you or the other driver or passengers have injuries, call 911 immediately and ask for both police and emergency medical services to come to the scene. If you have injuries, especially head, neck, or back injuries, wait until medical professionals arrive on the scene because sometimes moving the wrong way can make them worse. Once they arrive and as per their advice, consider a trip to the emergency room to ensure you have no internal injuries.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Should I Do in the Days and Weeks After an Accident?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

For SR-22 insured drivers, an accident may cause<\/span>https:\/\/www.sr22adviser.com\/guidance-and-tips\/sr-22-tips\/lower-your-insurance-rates-after-an-sr-22\/<\/span><\/a> and pose issues for other coverage requirements in the future. You should take the following steps after you have left the scene of the accident: and pose issues for other coverage requirements in the future. You should take the following steps after you have left the scene of the accident:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n