How To Make A Road Accident Claim

Following an accident, one thing that you should keep in mind is to be on top of the situation and to make your calm

. The shock of being in the middle of an accident is incomparable, but if you can slowly separate yourself from the disaster first, do so, because the next things that you will have to do will be crucial to making a successful road accident claim.

Provided you are not badly injured and neither is anybody else, be sure to focus on making a full assessment of the situation. When you contact an accident lawyer to make a claim, he will require for you to submit a number of things and if you can supply him with everything necessary, then you can save yourself a lot of hassle and inconvenience.

Lawyers and solicitors will study the scene very carefully so make sure to keep an eye on things:

Make sure to note down every single moment that you can remember. This will be crucial. Do not attempt to falsify your information because the lawyer will be contacting witnesses anyway, to prove whether or not your statement is true.

If you have a camera, take pictures of the scene of the accident as well as the corresponding damages it caused on the vehicles. Take photos of the road layout, dimensions as well as the markings (if there are skid marks left on the road, take photos of these, because it will be crucial for your defence in the claim).

Take note of the traffic situation (what the flow of traffic is and what the estimated volume of vehicles in the road is). Also, take note of the position of the traffic light and find out whether or not it is fully functional.

If there is any obstruction on the road (i.e. construction, potholes and others), take note of these and take photographs as well.

A lawyer who specialises in a road accident claim will know exactly what to do in the given situation. Make sure to contact them first so they can guide you on what to do so you will not miss anything, otherwise, here are the steps you need to follow when making a claim:

Ask yourself if you really need to file a claim. Remember that with every claim you make, this is immediately filed on your record. If the accident is minor and does not necessarily require financial assistance, you can very well consider not calling your auto insurance company, otherwise, go ahead and do so.

Remember to exchange information with the other owner. Get his name, contact details, note down important information about their vehicle, the name of their auto insurance company complete with the contact information.

Every driver should be responsible enough to know how to act in a situation like this. Be prepared all the time so that you will not have room to panic. Always keep your insurance information in the vehicle and keep your composure at all times. Always keep your eye on the road. Many an accident can be prevented if only the driver is doing what they are supposed to do behind the wheel.

by: Lawrence White

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