Tips On What To Do After Car Accident...

Things to do after a car accident..

Traffic Accident

A number of things can happen when you're on the road. In the blink of an eye things can change from good to bad. You may be sailing smoothly down the highway one second and crashing into another car the next.
A car accident can leave anybody shaken and not knowing what to do. The moments after a car crash could mean a lot when it comes to a person's safety and insurance claims.

Listed below are 5 steps you must take after a car accident.

1. Check the scene to make sure nobody is injured and call 911 immediately. For a minor accident with minimal to no injuries on either party involved, move the vehicles to the side of the road or somewhere safe that won't bother traffic. For serious accidents and more grave injuries, don't move the vehicles even if you can. Let the paramedics do their work and the police determine what happened. At all times, make sure it is safe for you to step out of the car before you inspect the scene. Otherwise, leave your seatbelt on and turn on your hazard lights while waiting for the authorities to arrive.

Head on collision

2. Call the police as soon as you can and don't let anybody convince you not to do so. Once the police have assessed and documented the situation, get the report number as well as the name of the officer in charge of documentation. If you are unable to contact them or they never arrive, head over to the nearest police station as soon as possible to file an accident report.

3. Get all the necessary information form the parties involved including full names, contact numbers, addresses, plate numbers and insurance companies. It's also a good idea to take note of details regarding the type of vehicle and the visible damage.

4. Locate witnesses on the scene, someone reliable and unbiased with a detailed account of what happened. Ask them to make a statement to the police if possible. If they are in a hurry to get someplace, get their name and contact number so you may reach them later if their testimony is needed.

5. Take photographs to document the damages on each vehicle. Also take a picture of the cars' positions after the collision. Include the license plate of the vehicles and even the drivers if possible. Taking pictures of the street and surroundings to include in your documentation can also be helpful to your insurance company.



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