What to do after a Car Accident

WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT Your Immediate Reaction Stay Calm Stay Safe Stay Alert It's obvious that you'll feel a variety of unpleasant emotions following a car accident including fear, anxiety, anger, shock and Remove yourself and passengers from the car and stay out of the way if possible. Make sure your hazards are on and that your car is clearly visible to avoid further accidents. Make sure that nobody involved is seriously injured, including yourself. If anybody doesn't feel 100% or starts to deteriorate then call emergency services. nervousness. Try to stay calm by first taking some deep breaths and counting to 10. This way you'll handle the whole situation much better. If you can't get out then keep your seatbelt fastened, put your hazard lights on and call 999. Stay on the line with paramedics until they arrive and give them as much information as possible. Exchanging Information You need to take down some information in order to make a report. Time and Date Contact Details of Driver and Passengers Vehicle Details Insurance Details Damage Involved Injuries Involved Names of Police Officers Involved Liability Liability There may be a dişpute as regards to liability before the report is filed. But as a general rule, if one driver runs into the back of another they are liable. This is the case even if the one in front brakes sharply. This is because you're supposed to drive a safe distance behind the person in front. If the driver refuses to give their details, you may wish to get the police involved. It is an offence to refuse to give the other driver details if there has been an injury or property damage. Final Actions File a report Get towed Make sure you call the insurance company straight away. If you're fully comp, the insurance company will pursue a claim for you. Take all of your belongings out of your car. Get it towed for repair work. If the car is beyond repair you can sell it as scrap metal for cash. VKSalvage www.vksalvage.co.uk Sources : http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/consumer_e/consumer_cars_and_other_vehicles_e/consumer_driving_and_ parking_e/consumer_driving_e/traffic_accidents.htm http://www.autotrader.co.uk/VANS/practical_and_legal_advice.jsp http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/driving/post_crash.html#