If you caught yourself in a car collision accident, what are the things you need to do? Here is a list of those things to make sure that you will make it back safely and minimize the damage that the accident caused.
Stop The first thing you need to do is stop. If you are the victim or the cause of the accident, you must stop at all costs. Not stopping might lead to criminal persecution. Be responsible. On the other hand, the only time you cannot stop is when your car will cause more accidents or damage when you stop it.
Survey the Area for Injured Victims Of course, be sure to check yourself first. After that, you should check the area for injured people. If there are victims, you should immediately call 911 or any emergency hotline that you know.
Check the Damage If the damage that was caused by the accident is minimal, you can just settle the accident with the other parties involved. If the damage is a bit worse (to the point that repair might cost $100 up to $1,000) and the accident is obstructing traffic flow, you should call the police.
The police might dispatch people on the scene or they might provide you instructions depending on the severity of the accident.
Document the Scene This might sound off, but you must take pictures of the accident. Take a photo of the damages, the scene, the plate numbers, and if you can, the face of the other parties involved. If your device can take videos, it will be much better to take a video instead.
After that, be sure to take and exchange names, addresses, and contact numbers with the involved parties. If it is possible, you should also get the contact information of the witnesses.
Move the Involved Cars to the Side of the Road If it is possible, it is best that you move the cars to the side of the road to avoid further accidents and traffic obstruction. If it is not possible to move the cars, be sure to turn your hazard lights and place cones and/or warning triangles if they are available.
Contact Your Insurance Provider Be sure to inform your insurance company, agent, or broker about the accident.
Stop The first thing you need to do is stop. If you are the victim or the cause of the accident, you must stop at all costs. Not stopping might lead to criminal persecution. Be responsible. On the other hand, the only time you cannot stop is when your car will cause more accidents or damage when you stop it.
Survey the Area for Injured Victims Of course, be sure to check yourself first. After that, you should check the area for injured people. If there are victims, you should immediately call 911 or any emergency hotline that you know.
Check the Damage If the damage that was caused by the accident is minimal, you can just settle the accident with the other parties involved. If the damage is a bit worse (to the point that repair might cost $100 up to $1,000) and the accident is obstructing traffic flow, you should call the police.
The police might dispatch people on the scene or they might provide you instructions depending on the severity of the accident.
Document the Scene This might sound off, but you must take pictures of the accident. Take a photo of the damages, the scene, the plate numbers, and if you can, the face of the other parties involved. If your device can take videos, it will be much better to take a video instead.
After that, be sure to take and exchange names, addresses, and contact numbers with the involved parties. If it is possible, you should also get the contact information of the witnesses.
Move the Involved Cars to the Side of the Road If it is possible, it is best that you move the cars to the side of the road to avoid further accidents and traffic obstruction. If it is not possible to move the cars, be sure to turn your hazard lights and place cones and/or warning triangles if they are available.
Contact Your Insurance Provider Be sure to inform your insurance company, agent, or broker about the accident.
