What to do if I was in a car accident last week but did not wait for the police?
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What to do if I was in a car accident last week but did not wait for the police?
I was going down the interstate going about 60 mph in the fast lane when all of a sudden a white BMW had stopped in the fast lane. I applied the breaks as fast as I could but wasn’t able to come to about 45 mph before hitting the rear end of the BMW. We both pulled over to the side of the road promptly. We exchanged insurance information and contact information. At the time a EMU (emergency medical unit) person assisting with another accident on the other side of the highway came over to check and see if we were okay. Immediately the other driver asked the EMU if we had to wait on the police and the EMU said “no we don’t have to, just give me your information”. I was last to leave the scene. Am Iat risk?
Asked on June 12, 2013 under Criminal Law, South Carolina
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written about where you exhanged information with the other driver I do not see you being at risk for any criminal matters. I do suggest that you place your insurance carrier on notice about the accident.
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