WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT THAT WASN’T YOUR FAULT
The minutes after a collision are the worst possible time to be making decisions. You are shaken, possibly hurt, and there is a stranger asking you questions on the side of a road.
The good news is that the things that matter most are simple, and they can be done in a few minutes. This guide sets them out in order — what to do at the scene, what to do in the first 48 hours, and what to do in the weeks that follow.
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— WHAT SHOULD I DO AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT?
1
Stop and switch on your hazard lights. You are required by law to stop after an accident involving injury or damage. Switch on hazards, turn off the engine, and if it is safe, stay in the vehicle until you are sure the road is safe to leave it.
2
Check for injuries and call 999 if anyone is hurt. Call the emergency services if anyone is injured, if the road is blocked, or if you suspect the other driver has been drinking or is behaving dangerously. Do not move anyone who may have a neck or back injury unless they are in immediate danger.
3
Exchange details. By law you must give your name and address, and the name and address of the vehicle's owner, to anyone with reasonable grounds to ask. In return, get the drivers full name, address and phone number as well as their vehicle information, insurance information and policy number