What to do after a car crash
*CRASH*
That’s the noise of your vehicle colliding with another vehicle.
You might find yourself frozen in panic and shock as you try to collect yourself to assess the situation.
Here’s what you should do if you find yourself in the above situation:
- Make sure everyone in the accident is ok and not hurt. If there’s any danger, such as a fire or explosion, move everyone away from the wreckage.
- Stay civil and collected – don’t immediately admit responsibility or place blame. Your words can be used against you.
- Write down the details of the accident at the scene. Include as many details as possible, including location of the accident, weather, road conditions, witnesses (including passengers), speed, direction of traffic flow, and how the accident happened. These details help the police and will make it easier to file your insurance claim (especially if you need an accident attorney).
- Take pictures of the scene – include pictures of the damage on all vehicles, witnesses, passengers, the street, and weather.
- Exchange contact info with the other driver(s). This includes: name, address, license plate number (verify it matches what’s on the vehicle), make and model of the car, and insurance company information.
- Following the accident, make a note of anything that resulted from it. Estimates from a mechanic to fix any damages or visits to a doctor. These details will help determine who is at fault. And how much compensation you could receive if you decide to take legal action.
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