FIRST THING TO CALM
The worst thing has just happened to you. You have had an accident. There's never a good time to have an accident, but it always seems to happen at the worst possible time. So what do you do? First off, you need to stay calm. It's a natural reaction to lose your head or panic right when you need to be rational. Just after the accident is when you should note all the information; you will need to ensure that…What You Need to Know After an Auto AccidentThe worst thing has just happened to you. You have had an accident. There's never a good time to have an accident but
it always seems to occur at the
Worst possible time.
So what do you do? First off, you need to stay calm. It's a natural reaction to lose your head or panic right when you need to be rational. Just after the accident is when you should note all the information; you will need to ensure that you are fully compensated and covered for any damage done to your property or you. Talk to witnesses, get their contact details, make notes and take pictures if possible at the time of the accident. You'll be glad you did, as it will be difficult to recall all of the details as time passes accurately. Finally, remember not to admit that you caused the
Accident, even if you did. This will all be the last thing you think of right after the accident, so make a checklist and keep it in the car. While you are at the Accident Scene, note the following detailsYou will need: Driver Details of everyone involved in the accident Don’t forget to add yours too. These details should cover the Drivers Name, driving license details, and driver insurance details, including the insurance company name, policy number, and contact details. Finally, remember to get the car license plate number. If you are carrying a camera, take pictures of the accident scene, the damaged vehicles, and any injuries caused by accident. Note the contact details of any witnesses such as name, address,
phone number and email address so that you can follow up with them later. Post Accident Follow UpComplete your own fully detailed description of the accident as soon as possible after it occurred. You can fill this in with the details and any pictures you took at the accident scene. If you were injured, then take photos of your injuries. Follow up with the witnesses to the accident and get their written details of the accident. If the Police attended the scene of the accident, ask for their report. After the accident, you will need to keep track of the following medical expenses and visits: Any hospital visits and treatments at hospitals such as MRI, x-ray, physiotherapy, and laboratory services. Over-the-counter and prescription medications. You should keep track of the dates, times, and reasons you had to visit a doctor or the hospital and keep a note of the time off of work due to the accident. If the time off caused a loss of income you.
You should get a letter detailing all of the lost income from your employer. Similarly, if you are still in school, you should keep track of all missed schooling hours due to the accident. While undertaking medical treatment, you should take pictures of your injuries to show their progress over time. Keep a log of the date and time of the image and add details of any pain you are experiencing, how you are feeling, and any distress or discomfort that you experience due to the accident. Keep track of all other expenses related to the accident. These will include some of the following: Property damages such as car repairs, damage to barriers, fences, and signs. Some other indirect expenses may also occur, such as a canceled vacation due to injuries sustained in the accident or the cost of a rental car while yours is repaired. Finally, there are other miscellaneous costs, such as ointments, lotions to treat your injuries, and bandages.FinallyNever reply to any questions or queries from any other party involved in or related to the accident, such as insurance companies or attorneys, without first consulting your attorney.
PA DON'T BILLS DON'T EARLY
Do not settle any bills or sign any documents until you know the extent of current and future medical expenses related to the accident and have agreed on it with your attorney. We sincerely hope you never need this advice, but if you are involved init'saccident it’s comforting to know that we are here!
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