- 16th March 2023
- Posted by: nimra
- Category: Blog, Uncategorised
Nimra Butt
Marketing Executive
Do:
Take pictures at the scene!
Taking photos at the scene can help capture evidence, which will prove to be beneficial when dealing with your insurance who will be investigating the claim. Not only this, but if you or the other party are looking to file a personal injury lawsuit, having photos will help visualise what may have happened and what damage had been caused.
The photos can help determine where the incident took place, what position both/all vehicles were in, debris, conditions of the weather at the time of the accident, and points of collision. For this reason, it is important to take a wide range of photos in different angles and positions.
Don’t:
Admit or deny liability at the scene!
Whatever you do, never take responsibility, or try to deny liability at the time of the incident. The fault of a car accident can only be determined by experts once everything has been taken into consideration, which includes evidence. If you wrongfully admit to being at fault, you could be losing the opportunity to get compensation from the third party.
Not to mention, if you claim fault at the scene without knowing the full extent of the crash from all perspectives, you may miss the chance to find out if there was any fault from the other driver. So remember… it is always better to not discuss faults at the scene and wait for all evidence to determine who was at fault and how the accident occurred.
Do:
Check for nearby CCTV footage or witnesses!
In the heat of the moment, it is really easy to forget about vital assets that can help you with your claim. But checking if there is CCTV nearby or witnesses that are willing to make a statement is so important! Having a witness or actual footage will help with verifying what you have said in your statement is the truth and it will help with the process of determining who was at fault.
Don’t:
Leave the scene!
Leaving the scene of a car incident, always known as a ‘hit and run’ is a criminal offense. Being involved in a car accident can be daunting, however ‘failure to stop and report’ the incident is illegal and can end up getting you in more trouble than staying and facing the accident. Penalties for this offense include a fine or up to 6 months in prison.
No matter the damage or fault, we would advise you to stay, exchange details of names, phone numbers, and registration numbers and take it from there.
