How to behave in the event of a car accident: 6 important tips
Motorists without an emergency past know or guess the basic rules in the event of an accident.
You need to move the car to a safe place, turn on the emergency lights and call the police. SF Gate 6 has gathered more basic rules that must be followed in the event of an accident.
1. Wait for the emergency
Because of the shock you may not feel serious injuries. Breathing problems, dizziness, numbness are common signs of shock. Try to move less and avoid moving injured passengers before the ambulance arrives, unless they are in a potentially dangerous area.
2. Stay in place
If someone is injured or has significant damage to one or more cars, or other serious problems, it is very important to stay in place. In some states, the flight of the driver from the scene of the accident leads to criminal liability.
3. Contact your insurance agent.
After the accident, call your insurance agent or the company if you have not reached him, and report the incident.
4. Collect basic information
To file an insurance claim, you must:
- the name, home address and email address of another driver;
- insurance information for cars involved in the incident;
- make and model of both cars;
- contact information of witnesses;
- police report number;
- receipt of medical costs and the cost of car repairs;
- a photograph or drawing of the location and direction of cars, traffic lights and signs;
- Photograph of the license plate of another vehicle and any damage to the vehicles;
- photograph of another driver's license. Sometimes people deliberately give incorrect information about themselves and contact information. Be careful if you do not give a look at the driver's license or the driver does not want to call the police.
5. Do not smoke
As a result of the accident, fuel may spill, which is not immediately noticeable. A cigarette or cigarette butt can cause another tragedy.
6. Ask for help
If your car is not able to move after an accident, call a tow truck or ask passing motorists to tow you to the nearest service station.
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