The probability of a road accident occurring at any moment is very high and for this reason, roads hold the top stop with regard to accidents. The chances any person being involved in an accident are high regardless of being a competent driver as you never know if you will cause an accident or be involved in one caused by a different road user. Below are some basic steps you need to take in the event of you being involved in a road accident.
Depending on the damage caused to the vehicles involved in the accident, it is recommended that you get the vehicles or any part of the vehicle out of the way. This is a very good safety measure as it safeguards you from being hit by other motorists using the road and also prevents the occurrence of other accidents. You also prevent a traffic congestion and allow traffic to flow smoothly and this will see emergency services reach you easily.
Checking for injuries is also a step you need to take. If there are any injuries it is recommended that you call the emergency services immediately. It is recommended that you check if every person involved in the accident is having difficulty in communication or if their behavior is out of normal character as this is an indicator of internal injuries.
Take a step of calling in law enforcement officers to the scene of the accident and have an official police report filed. The accident needs to be filed as a report as the report is a requirement if the case goes to court and if you need to make a claim from the insurer covering the car from accident risks.
It is also important that you exchange information with the other drivers of the cars you are involved in an accident with. The basic information you need to give an take is your contact information such as your phone number and your email address, information on the insurance companies covering your cars and the policy numbers, the make and model of the car and its registration numbers.
You should then file an insurance claim. Ensure that you don’t waste any time when it comes to filing an insurance claim for your car. It is best that you notify your car insurer of the accident while still at the scene of the incident.
It is important that you see a doctor because it doesn’t mean that you are okay and in perfect health once you are treated onsite by the emergency services. With a doctor you get a conclusive check-up which can help you identify other injuries and this aids you in avoiding surprise and untreatable conditions caused by the injuries in the future.
Lastly, you need to do is see professional legal advice if the injuries sustained are severe and require large medical bills to treat as per the doctor’s report.