Watch Out for That.. The 3 Stages of an Accident

COMEDY DEFENSIVE DRIVING presents WATCH OUT FOR THAT. THE 3 STAGES OF AN ACCIDENT FAST SAFE SPEEER EEEED Speed has been identified as a key risk factor in road traffic injuries, influencing both the risk of a road crashes as well as the severity of the injuries that result from crashes. How about a class in defensive driving? HEAD-ON COLLISION F%$#!! Often, head-on collisions occur because of distractions, fatigue, intoxication, and bad decision-making on the part of the drivers involved. Reduce your speed. If there is an impact, this will greatly reduce the damage done and the risk of fatality. Curvy Roads Curvy roads can also be a cause, though these aren't Drive to the right. generally as bad as Ditches and shoulders are always better to collide with than other vehicles. This increases the odds of the other driver the fully head-on going right by you, rather than colliding with you. collisions that Scratches, Dents. No Problem. Head-On Collision. Ouch. come from straight stretches of road. Be prepared. Remember that you may have some damage done to your car, but it will certainly be better than a head-on. 1I STEPS TO TAKE AFTER You Can Do I! A CAR CRASH ell STOP Make sure everyone is ok Before concerning yourself with vehicle damage and exchanging insurance information, make sure that all parties to the accident are ok. If not, call 911. Don't Leave the Scene Early. Fleeing the scene of an accident comes with harsh consequences, both civil and criminal. Take Pictures Having proof of the damage to the car will help with insurance, and serve as evidence if there is a dispute down the line. One helpful tip is to always keep a disposable camera in your glove compartment for these situations. I'm sorry wasn't driving. Save the apologies for another time 2 In this situation, a simple "I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention," can be seen as an admission of liability. You may be required to call the police if anyone has been injured, and it's good to have an officer at the scene in any case. Can I get a witness? I started to Start talking 3 6. drive toward the light.. Take Notes to witnesses, that is. Get all the relevant contact one that saw the accident. Similar to pictures, detailing the accident and the nature of your injuries as soon as possible can serve to expedite the process. information of any bystanders that may have seen the accident. Call Your Insurance Company 4. INSURANCE Report the incident to your insurance company, even if you are completely at fault. Also, keep track of the time and money spent pursuing your claim. Get a Property Damage Figure from your Insurance Company this valuation will serve as the amount you can recover or replace your car. If you are not happy with the figure from your insurance company, seek out- side quotes. Road crashes cost the U.S. $230.6 or $820 BİLLION PER YEAR PER PERSON Careful Who You Talk To BLAH if the other party's insurance company contacts you, your best response is to get in touch with your insurance company or attorney. Why? Because they are better equipped to handle the BLAH BLAH BLAH situation. Don't automatically accept the 9. first estimate or offer you get Jumping the gun on the settlement can be a costly mistake. OFFER OFFER OFFER OFFER OFFER OFFER 10 Get an attorney if there is a dispute with your insurance com- pany or the seemingly simple car accident sud- denly turns complicated, then seeking legal counsel is your best bet. NEARLY 1.3 MILLION Trust me I'm a a lawyer die in road crashes each year, ON AVERAGE OF П A 3,287 Take a deep breath; DEATHS A DAY Everything is going to be ok. Sources: http://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/publications/road_traffic/world_report/speed_en.pdf http://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2013/03/08/how-the-brain-handles-catastrophe-a-first-person-account-of-a-head-on-collision/ http://blogs.findlaw.com/injured/2010/08/11-things-to-do-after-a-car-accident.html http://www.all-about-car-accidents.com/scene-of-your-car-accident.html http://www.asirt.org/KnowBeforeYouGo/RoadSafetyFacts/RoadCrashStatistics/tabid/213/Default.aspx http://www.mayfairrentacar.com/blog/2012/08/how-to-avoid-a-head-on-collision/ Infographic designed by: DEFENSIVE DRIVING ENationalPositions COMEDY UND ELDERLY