{"id":376275,"date":"2017-08-02T14:32:05","date_gmt":"2017-08-02T19:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/south-carolina-law\/your-greenville-car-accident-the-basics.html"},"modified":"2018-12-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-12-08T05:00:00","slug":"your-greenville-car-accident-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/south-carolina-law\/your-greenville-car-accident-the-basics.html","title":{"rendered":"What to Do After a Car Accident in Greenville"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What to Do After a Car Accident in Greenville<\/h1>\n
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Few things are as troubling as a car accident. At best, you may walk away with some property damage. At worst, someone could be seriously injured or killed. Whatever the case may be, there are certain steps drivers should take<\/a> after experiencing an accident. Take the time to learn about what to do after a car accident in Greenville so that you can avoid more trouble in an already troubling situation.<\/p>\r\n

What Should I Do Immediately After the Crash?<\/h2>\r\n

Stop Your Car at or Near the Scene<\/u><\/p>\r\n

Make sure to stop your car as soon as you can safely do so, as leaving the scene of an accident<\/a> it a crime. The law requires you to stay nearby until you have completed all of your duties. Below, you’ll find descriptions of those duties.<\/p>\r\n

Exchange Information<\/u><\/p>\r\n

Every driver involved in an accident must provide the other drivers with certain information, including:<\/p>\r\n