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      "name": "Step 1: Prioritize Safety and Check for Injuries. First and foremost, if you're able, move yourself to a safe location away from traffic. Your immediate safety is paramount. Then, check yourself and anyone else involved for injuries. Even if you feel fine, injuries might not be immediately apparent due to adrenaline. Call 911 for emergency medical services if anyone is hurt.",
      "text": "Step 1: Prioritize Safety and Check for Injuries. First and foremost, if you're able, move yourself to a safe location away from traffic. Your immediate safety is paramount. Then, check yourself and anyone else involved for injuries. Even if you feel fine, injuries might not be immediately apparent due to adrenaline. Call 911 for emergency medical services if anyone is hurt.",
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      "name": "Step 2: Contact Law Enforcement. Even for seemingly minor incidents, it's crucial to call the police to the scene. A police report provides an official, unbiased record of the accident, including witness statements and observed conditions, which is invaluable for insurance claims and potential legal action.",
      "text": "Step 2: Contact Law Enforcement. Even for seemingly minor incidents, it's crucial to call the police to the scene. A police report provides an official, unbiased record of the accident, including witness statements and observed conditions, which is invaluable for insurance claims and potential legal action.",
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      "name": "Step 3: Gather Information and Document the Scene. Collect contact and insurance information from the driver who hit you. If there are any witnesses, get their names and phone numbers. Use your phone to take pictures or videos of everything: vehicle damage, the position of vehicles, road conditions, traffic signals, and any visible injuries you or others sustained.",
      "text": "Step 3: Gather Information and Document the Scene. Collect contact and insurance information from the driver who hit you. If there are any witnesses, get their names and phone numbers. Use your phone to take pictures or videos of everything: vehicle damage, the position of vehicles, road conditions, traffic signals, and any visible injuries you or others sustained.",
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      "name": "Step 4: Seek Medical Attention Promptly. Even if you didn't go to the hospital right from the scene, see a doctor as soon as possible. A medical professional can diagnose injuries you might not even realize you have and create a formal record linking your injuries directly to the accident. This documentation is critical for your health and any future claims.",
      "text": "Step 4: Seek Medical Attention Promptly. Even if you didn't go to the hospital right from the scene, see a doctor as soon as possible. A medical professional can diagnose injuries you might not even realize you have and create a formal record linking your injuries directly to the accident. This documentation is critical for your health and any future claims.",
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      "name": "Step 5: Notify Your Insurance Company (But Be Cautious). Inform your own insurance company about the accident. However, be very careful about what you say, especially to the other driver's insurer. Do not give recorded statements or admit fault. Stick to the facts. Remember, insurance adjusters are often looking for ways to minimize their payout.",
      "text": "Step 5: Notify Your Insurance Company (But Be Cautious). Inform your own insurance company about the accident. However, be very careful about what you say, especially to the other driver's insurer. Do not give recorded statements or admit fault. Stick to the facts. Remember, insurance adjusters are often looking for ways to minimize their payout.",
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      "name": "Step 6: Consult with an Experienced Attorney. Dealing with the aftermath of being hit by a car involves complex insurance claims, medical bills, and potential legal battles. An attorney like Brett Peterson, who will personally handle your case from initial consultation to resolution, can protect your rights, communicate with insurers, gather evidence, and advocate for the compensation you deserve. This personalized approach means you’re not passed off to support staff, ensuring your concerns are heard and your legal strategy is tailored.",
      "text": "Step 6: Consult with an Experienced Attorney. Dealing with the aftermath of being hit by a car involves complex insurance claims, medical bills, and potential legal battles. An attorney like Brett Peterson, who will personally handle your case from initial consultation to resolution, can protect your rights, communicate with insurers, gather evidence, and advocate for the compensation you deserve. This personalized approach means you’re not passed off to support staff, ensuring your concerns are heard and your legal strategy is tailored.",
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