Have You Had a Car Accident?
When you've been in a car accident, there are a few things you should do. Let's take a look at some of the actions you should take when you've been involved in a car accident.
It's never something you want to think about, but car accidents do happen unfortunately. You have certain legal rights, and also obligations that you should be aware about.
The first thing you should do is stop to assess the damage. It's actually required for you to stop. You should make sure that your engine is turned off and that other road users can see you clearly.
After this, you should immediately call emergency services. Phone 999 or 101 and see if anyone is injured. You should call the police and and ambulance if necessary, as soon as possible. If a car is blocking the road, you should especially call the police so that the obstruction can be cleared as soon as possible.
Next you should get the details of the other cars available in the accident. This will be necessary for records as well as insurance claims.
Don't necessary accept blame until you know exactly what happened. It might count against you at a later stage. If you hit a parked car you should still leave your details.
Car accidents should be reported to the police within 24 hours. You could be fined if you don't. When you collect details, make sure you get names, addresses and contact numbers. It needs to be established whether they are the registered owner of the vehicle and if not, find out who is.