Steps To Take When Accident Happened
Guide when involved in an accident;
- Do not leave the scene. (Take photos of the scene)
- Call for medical assistance if there are injuries.
- Contact the police – Be calm and do not panic. Ensure to get a copy of the police reports.
- Do exchange drivers’ information and numbers – be courteous and never apologize or discuss on anything as other’s might consider it as your fault.
- Contact your insurance company and seek legal advice – Do not make statements to other insurance company involved untill you talked to your own insurance company and after consulted by attorney.
- Keep all evidence and reports – It may be your solid evidence to your favor for future references and legal references.
- Never pay cash for a claim – to other person involved in the accident at the scene. Do not pay cash to the tow truck driver without a receipt (you may be reimbursed by the insurance company)
- Look for witnesses. Record the name of any witness, preferably those who are not in your car, but, were situated near the accident scene and saw what happened.
