What To Do At The Scene Of A Car Accident... And Afterwards

It may so happen that at least once in life youobstruct vehicular traffic. In case you are just a
might have faced or you might face a situation ofpasserby then also it becomes your responsibility
a car accident in which you are involved or youto assist the injured. Do anything you can within
may just be a passer by. Normally what shouldyour capacity like calling for other assistance and
you do in such situations? If you are thealso dialing emergency numbers. Do assist the
offender, do you run away from the spot or seepolice in anyway you can by providing accurate
to it that you take the victim to the hospital? Ininformation about what you have witnessed at
case you are a passer by do you just see thethe accident scene.
proceedings or do you jump in action? What toIn many cases, accidents do not require police
do at the accident scene is the crux of the topicnotification. Only accidents involving injury or death
today.or damage in excess of $500 require police
Utter shock in the first few seconds of thenotification. In case an accident is small and
accident is a normal thing that is faced byinvolves no injury, then the parties can agree to a
everyone at the accident scene. In case you aresettlement on their own terms. In case you are
the driver behind the wheel then it is your duty toinvolved in an accident with another car, then you
administer first aid to the victim at the accidentare required to note down all relevant information
spot. If the victim is seriously injured then youabout the other driver including his license details.
should take the victim straight to the hospital andYou are required to submit this information to the
take care of his treatment. Try to stay calm asinvestigation officer. With the exception of a few
far as possible. Tell the whole story to the police.vital details required by the investigation officer,
Also it is important to file an accident report withdo not reveal more information than required. Do
the police at the spot of the accident. Do notnot admit that you were wrong or careless or it
leave the accident scene unless you file anwas your fault. Such admissions may turn out to
accident report. Also it is important to limit yourbe costly to you. You can admit your fault only
discussion of the accident with the police. Try notwhen the facts show that you were wrong. You
to straightaway admit any fault or liability on yourare required to leave the accident scene only
part. Make sure that you contact your insurancewhen the injured is assisted and when you have
agent immediately after the accident. Keep all theobtained all the information from the driver and
necessary documents like insurance policyalso provided all your information to the
certificate, car registration papers, etc ready.investigating officer. Seek the officer's permission
Informing the insurance agency on time can savebefore you leave. If you are injured even in a
you a lot of repair costs.small way then it is prudent to see the doctor as
If the accident has taken place with another car,internal injuries are known to aggravate later on.
then both of you i.e. you and the owner ofIn case your car is damaged, do not forget to call
another car should pull off at the side of the roadan insurance agent and complete all the formalities
and settle the matter with the police. Do not fighton time so that you can get your claim.
amongst yourselves in between the road and