What You Should Do After An Auto Accident?

What You Should Do After An Auto Accident?

Your health and well being should be your ultimate priority and you should call emergency medical services or seek medical attention first and foremost. If you injuries are not critical, then you need to check on the other driver/s involved in the accident and exchange contact, license and insurance information.

It is important not to admit fault or apologize for the accident. This can make you appear guilty. If you were at fault in causing the accident, the insurance company may not pay your claim.

You should also call the police to the scene of the accident or report the accident to your nearest police station as soon as possible. You will be asked to make a statement. Your statement and the statement from the police at the scene of the accident will be taken into account in providing a detailed estimate.

If your injuries allow, take photo’s or a video of the scene of the accident, the damage to your car and damage to the other vehicles. This will provide the auto damage estimator with more detailed information on how the accident happened and the damage that was caused. Call an auto damage estimator to calculate the likely cost of repairs.

It is also recommended to talk to a personal injury lawyer if the other driver was at fault. You will have to provide an estimate and claim from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. A lawyer can assist you in negotiating a settlement or taking your case to court if the insurance provider will not pay your claim or offers a settlement that won’t cover your costs. An auto estimate appraiser will work with your lawyer to ensure that you receive fair compensation for the damages to your vehicle.