What to do if you have a car accident

It's not something we like to think, but the car accidents happen - and it is important that you know what to do if you get caught in an accident. Here we will show you the steps you need to take immediately after a car accident to stop the bad situation from getting worse.

Immediately after a car accident:

STOP :- 
However minor you think it is a car accident, you should stop. In fact, not doing so is an offense under the Road Traffic Law.
You must make sure the engine in your car is off and turn on your hazard lights to alert other road users to your presence.


CALL 999 or 101:-
Take a look around and if anyone was injured in the car accident, you should call the police (and an ambulance if necessary) as soon as possible.
The police should also be called if the car accident is blocking the road.

GIVING DETAILS AFTER CAR ACCIDENT:-
When you are involved in a car accident, you are required to give your name and address to anyone involved.

Avoid apologize or accept blame for the accident until you know exactly what happened, because it could count against you later.

You must stop and give information, if you fail at something on or near the road, even if there are other people involved. If you hit a parked car, for example, you should leave your details on the windscreen.

Car accidents must be reported to the police within 24 hours. Not doing so may result in a fine, penalty points or even disqualification.

COLLECTING DETAIL AFTER CAR ACCIDENT:-
If possible, you should collect the following information from all drivers, passengers and witnesses:

• Names
• Addresses
• Contact Numbers.

Ask the other drivers involved in the details of their car insurance and to establish whether they are the registered owner of your vehicle. If they are not, find out who is and write your name and address.

Call 999 immediately if someone leaves the scene of the car accident without giving details





Other information to collect car accident


OTHER INFORMATION TO COLLECT  FROM THE CAR ACCIDENT:-

Here are some other important details that you should try to gather at the scene of a car accident:

• The numbers of all vehicles involved, and a color grade of each vehicle registration, make and model
• The date and time of the accident
• A sketch showing the positions of the vehicles involved
• A description of the weather, beyond anything unusual that you notice about the quality of the roads and lighting
• The names of any witnesses or police at the scene
• A list of damages to the vehicles and a description of any injuries suffered by pedestrians, drivers and passengers.

You may find it helpful to take pictures of the car crash for use as evidence.
Some drivers carry disposable cameras for this purpose, but most modern cell phones have good enough shots to help you remember important details.