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have police come to the scene. It may seem a bit much for a minor crash, but the officer will create a report, which will be very useful when filing an insurance claim plus, Montana law requires drivers to immediately report car crashes that involve injury, death or property damage in excess of $1,000. See §61-7-108, MCA. Surprisingly enough, accidents involving minimal visible damage oen result in injuries and repair costs that exceed $1000. In fact, with the costs of body work and paint, it is rare to see impacts resulting in damage less than $1000. Reporting vehicle crashes to the proper authority ensures you're in compliance with Montana law and can provide important documented information should a factual dispute arise between the parties involved. Modern vehicles are equipped with foam/honeycomb core or isolator type energy absorbing bumpers that when impacted can sustain frame damage without any visible damage to the bumper cover. ese bumper systems are designed to keep the automobile's safety systems intact in a crash. Once the bumpers have been compromised, they will likely need to be replaced as they will not perform properly in a subsequent collision. If you are injured in a car crash, it is important that you seek medical aention immediately. People are now delaying medical treatment for their injuries due to concerns with Covid-19. Insurance adjusters will use these delays in seeking treatment against you as a basis to limit or deny your claim. Emergency rooms, immediate care centers and walk-in clinics have Covid-19 procedures in place to safely treat auto injury patients. Injuries can also develop days aer the accident, having documentation helps in navigating through the claims process. It is important to immediately report auto collisions and seek medical aention if you are hurt. For more information visit www.tarumlaw.com or contact Randy at Tarum Law Office, P.C. (406)268-0001 or e-mail randy@tarumlaw.com. SiG MT 24 TARUM LAW OFFICE P.C. A Passion for People, A Passion for Justice A Passion for People, A Passion for Justice 417 Central Ave 4th Floor Great Falls, MT 59401 406.268.0001 www.tarumlaw.com randy@tarumlaw.com Providing relief from the stress of overwhelming debt while helping you get your life back. • Personal Injury & Accidents • Personal Bankruptcy • Family Law, Wills and Probate FREE CONSULTATION Auto Wrecks, Dog Attacks, Slips Trips & Falls THE MORE YOU KNOW 7 delayed injury symptoms aer a car crash • Headaches that develop several days aer a vehicle accident are common. • Neck and/or shoulder pain or stiffness. Whiplash is a classic delayed symptom injury associated with accidents. • Back pain • Abdominal pain or swelling • Numbness • Changes in personality or physical function • PTSD S MT

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