Every year, thousands of people in the United States die in car accidents and many more are injured. If you’re lucky enough to survive, do you know what to do afterward? How you act is important since this can prevent more injuries, reduce costs and speed up the repair process.
First, be prepared by having an emergency kit in your glove compartment. Always carry a cell phone, pen and paper to take notes, a flashlight, a disposable camera to take shots of the vehicles, and a card containing information about your allergies or conditions that need special attention in the event of an accident. Also have a list of contact numbers of law enforcement agencies in case you need to call them. Other necessities that you can keep in the trunk include a set of cones, warning triangles or emergency flares.
If you had a minor accident and emerged with no serious injuries, take your vehicle to the side of the road and keep it away from other vehicles. Abandoning your car in the middle of the road can cause more accidents and injuries. If you cant drive your car, remain inside the vehicle with seatbelts on until help arrives. Keep hazard lights on and use cones, flares or warning triangles to get the attention of other vehicles.
Swap details with the other driver. Acquire his name, address, phone number, insurance company, policy number, driver license number and license plate number. If the driver’s name is not the same as the one insured, know how they are related and get the name and address of everyone.
Know every car involved in the accident – the year, make, model and color – including the exact location of the accident. Remain polite and try to remain calm. Keeping a level head can prevent future problems from arising later on.
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