Car accidents are frequent occurring on the roads damaging million innocent lives and loss of billions dollar in collided property. Governments, automobile manufacturing companies and insurance companies are trying hard to stop the accidents, it happens as nobody can control the environmental factors, human behavior as well as other responsible factors. Yet you drive safe but you can’t control other driver’s negligent driving ending in an accident, you can control the damage occurred in accidents by following Do’s & Don’t list after an accident.
Do stay and record
You must not leave the spot in any condition as other party might erase/ modify all evidence to blame you for car accident. Apart this, you should note every details available on the collision spot.
Do call medical help
Immediately call medical help and request for medical examination after a car accident even though if you don’t have major injuries. The medical examination report serves two purposes – first to analyze all physical injuries, secondly cementing your insurance claim.
Do inform to police
Informing police is mandatory after every accident. You should describe the place to reporting officer and receive a copy of police report. This is an essential document in car insurance claim.
Do take pictures
It’s one of most crucial task right after accident. You should take photographs of the spot from each and every angle including surrounding environment. It is used to describe the exact location and damage of the accident.
Do exchange the details with driver
Both of you should share contact details, insurance information for future use. You must exchange of phone numbers, contact address, etc.
Do speak with an accident/ injury attorney
It is the best method to defend yourself against any legal claim resulted due to car accidents. They will guide you whether you are a victim or the offender. They help to negotiate the settlement out of the court to save money and time with minimum efforts.
Don’t rush from the spot even if you are responsible for everything.
Don’t ignore legal formalities else you will be assumed badly by the law. Stay there, help concerning authorities instead avoiding them.
Don’t sign any documents until you are suggested by your attorneys. Signed papers, statements may cause problems for you in future.
Don’t avoid injuries. Immediately contact to nearby doctors if someone has injured seriously.
And don’t admit your fault and do not use words like ‘Sorry, I lost balance’ or ‘I could not control the vehicle’ or similar affirmative sentences. This will work against you particularly when you are talking with police and insurance agencies.
Do stay and record
You must not leave the spot in any condition as other party might erase/ modify all evidence to blame you for car accident. Apart this, you should note every details available on the collision spot.
Do call medical help
Immediately call medical help and request for medical examination after a car accident even though if you don’t have major injuries. The medical examination report serves two purposes – first to analyze all physical injuries, secondly cementing your insurance claim.
Do inform to police
Informing police is mandatory after every accident. You should describe the place to reporting officer and receive a copy of police report. This is an essential document in car insurance claim.
Do take pictures
It’s one of most crucial task right after accident. You should take photographs of the spot from each and every angle including surrounding environment. It is used to describe the exact location and damage of the accident.
Do exchange the details with driver
Both of you should share contact details, insurance information for future use. You must exchange of phone numbers, contact address, etc.
Do speak with an accident/ injury attorney
It is the best method to defend yourself against any legal claim resulted due to car accidents. They will guide you whether you are a victim or the offender. They help to negotiate the settlement out of the court to save money and time with minimum efforts.
Don’t rush from the spot even if you are responsible for everything.
Don’t ignore legal formalities else you will be assumed badly by the law. Stay there, help concerning authorities instead avoiding them.
Don’t sign any documents until you are suggested by your attorneys. Signed papers, statements may cause problems for you in future.
Don’t avoid injuries. Immediately contact to nearby doctors if someone has injured seriously.
And don’t admit your fault and do not use words like ‘Sorry, I lost balance’ or ‘I could not control the vehicle’ or similar affirmative sentences. This will work against you particularly when you are talking with police and insurance agencies.
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