What Comes After A Car Accident? |
Posted: June 11, 2021 |
It’s an unfortunate truth that all motorists are likely to be in an accident at least once in their lifetime, and whether or not you are the one at fault for the accident, you need to be prepared. Understanding the steps that come after an accident is important so that you can ensure everyone gets the help and details the need to make things right. So, here are some of the things you need to know for after any car accident.
You must stop your carThis applies in all circumstances – if your car is involved in an accident, no matter how minor, you must stop the car. There are several reasons for this, including:
If you fail to stop after an accident, you will almost certainly face criminal and legal repercussions for your actions.
Document the situationIt’s important that you, or someone who is with you, is taking details notes on the situation if you are able to. This is important for a few reasons, but most importantly, it’s so that neither party can make a false claim about the accident. If you’ve checked for injuries and there are none, having this noted down will ensure the other party can’t claim for an injury later. Taking details and photographs of the cars is also recommended so that if any party tries to claim for damages that didn’t occur, you have evidence this is a lie.
Don’t apologiseIt’s understandable that after something like a car accident, you may be keen to apologise to the other motorist’s orb bystanders involved, especially if the accident was your fault. However, it’s actually recommended that no matter the situation, you should refrain from apologising after a car accident. This is because an apology might be taken as an admission of your guilt which could lead to you having to pay or claims being made against you.
Exchange informationYou’re going to need to share information with any parties involved and vice versa so that claims can be made against your or the other party’s car insurance. The details you’re expected to share are as follows:
You must also report the accident to your insurance company even if you’re not planning to make a claim as well as reporting the accident to the police if this wasn’t done at the time of the accident.
Assess the damageAfter the initial shock wears off and any claims are made, you’ll need to look to your car and figure out what your next steps are. You’ll want to first find out if your car is a write-off, and from there, you can determine the best course of actions. Of course, whether you or the other party are at fault will have an influence on what you d. If you’re hit by another driver and your car is fixable, you can get it repaired at their expense. If it is written off, you can get a compensation cost instead of repairs. Your insurer will be able to take you through all of this, of course.
So, there you have it – everything you need to know about accidents and the aftermath for motorists. Keep this in mind, and you’ll be good to go if you are ever unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident on the road.
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