When you get involved in a road accident, there’s some basic traffic accident advice you need to follow. Either as a pedestrian, motorcycle rider or car driver, the basic principles are the same. You know, there’s actually a big probability that you’ll be involved in a road accident at least once in your lifetime. The chances are it won’t be serious, but you can never know. I don’t wish it on you, but if it does happen, you have to know what steps to take.
First of all, when the accident happens, it can happen in an instant, without you noticing it. You calmly drive your car on a peaceful Sunday morning and the next second you feel an impact. Try your best not to panic as panicking is the worst thing you could do. Check your body for injuries, signs of bleeding, etc. If you have other passengers in your car, do the same with them.
Then get out of the car and take notes of the accident scene. Pay attention to the other cars involved in the accident. See if there are any severely injured people. If this is the case, call the ambulance right away. Now that we are at the moment of making phone calls, yes you guessed it, call the police.
If there are any people who panicked, ask them to stay calm, otherwise they could make the accident scene an even more hazardous place. Ask a person to redirect the incoming traffic and now you can start collecting data.
Collecting pieces of evidence is a very important matter, a matter which most drivers seem to overlook. They seem to be much more eager to engage in endless discussion about who’s to blame for the accident. This is a big mistake and could be used against you later if you decide to request compensation.
So, back to collecting evidence. You must do it right after the accident, when the details are still fresh in your head. With a piece of paper and a pen in your hands, begin writing down every little detail of the accident. Begin with the weather conditions at the time of the event. Then, note the visibility outside and date and the time of the incident. Check the road’s condition and look for possible road flaws. Then, take a look at the cars involved and note their models, colours, license plates and the damage they sustained. Draw a rough sketch of the accident’s location. Finally, ask the other driver’s details like name, address and phone number. You must do the same with the witnesses and, in turn, offer the same information to the above mentioned people. Take pictures of any injuries and damages, this is very important and may prove to be essential when requesting compensation.
When the police arrive, assist them with every piece of information you can. File an accident report if that’s necessary also, take the policeman’s name. You can never know when you may need it.
Now, that’s about it, it’s time to go home.
In a road accident, it's very important to remain as calm as you can
I know it may prove to be a difficult task, but try it. In those moments you need a clear head. Lives may be depending on your fast thinking and your strong attitude.
Now what’s that compensation thing you heard me talking about? Well, the road accident compensation is a financial support that the victims of accidents get. The only condition is that you are not responsible for the accident and that will be your solicitor’s job to prove. If you always try to drive safe and respect all the traffic regulations, it’s unfair if someone else’s negligence injures you. So, for those of you who have a tendency to drive too fast or to drive under the influence, stop! You put innocent peoples lives in jeopardy. I mean, 90% of all the accidents are preventable. Respecting common sense road regulations is the best traffic accident advice one could ever give.
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