What to Do After a Road Traffic Accident
An accident is a disconcerting thing. The confusion and unease you experience immediately after an accident can make it difficult to pay attention to the important details. If the accident was caused due to the negligence or fault of another individual, you may make a claim for injury compensation.
If you fail to do the right things at the right time after the accident, it may be difficult to make a claim against the individual responsible for your injuries and damages. Remember the following points if you are unfortunately the victim of an accident.
Stop your car: It is important to stop your car after an accident if there has been any injury to someone or damage to something. Whether the collision has resulted in injuries to another driver, a pedestrian or even an animal, it is necessary to stop your car at the accident site. You also need to do this if there has been damage to any property.
Get details from the other party: If the crash involved two or more vehicles, and you are not seriously injured, make it a point to get the details of the drivers and passengers in the vehicles. Ask their names, contact numbers and insurance details. Note down the licence plate. You may have to give your details to them too.
Take photographs: It is always a good idea to keep a small camera in your car. If you dont have a camera, use your mobile phones camera to take photographs of the accident site. Make sure you get pictures of the condition of the vehicles involved in the accident as well as the injuries you suffered.
Get details from any witness: Road traffic accidents generally lead to a crowd. Ask around to find people who have seen the accident happening. Get their names, addresses, contact numbers and any other significant things. This can be helpful if you decide to make a claim to the Injuries Board Ireland later.
Report the accident: If there are serious injuries, it is important to contact the emergency services. You may have to be taken to a health care facility in such a circumstance. The Gardai usually attends serious road traffic accidents. If you are not grievously injured, you need to inform the Gardai about the accident.
Consult a doctor: Keep in mind you may not be aware of an internal injury that may worsen later. If you have been in an accident, consult your general practitioner, even if there are no obvious injuries. Many personal injury claims fail because there is no medical report of the injuries for the accident.
Get legal advice: If you think that the accident was caused because someone was negligent, it is important that you talk to a solicitor. Explain the exact circumstances of the accident, the parties involved and the injuries and damages you suffered. The solicitor can assess whether you have a claim or not.
Many solicitors offer an online evaluation of whether you have a valid claim. You may use this before you consult a solicitor. However, it is best to talk to a solicitor face-to-face. Independent legal advice can help you decide your next step.
If you fail to do the right things at the right time after the accident, it may be difficult to make a claim against the individual responsible for your injuries and damages. Remember the following points if you are unfortunately the victim of an accident.
Stop your car: It is important to stop your car after an accident if there has been any injury to someone or damage to something. Whether the collision has resulted in injuries to another driver, a pedestrian or even an animal, it is necessary to stop your car at the accident site. You also need to do this if there has been damage to any property.
Get details from the other party: If the crash involved two or more vehicles, and you are not seriously injured, make it a point to get the details of the drivers and passengers in the vehicles. Ask their names, contact numbers and insurance details. Note down the licence plate. You may have to give your details to them too.
Take photographs: It is always a good idea to keep a small camera in your car. If you dont have a camera, use your mobile phones camera to take photographs of the accident site. Make sure you get pictures of the condition of the vehicles involved in the accident as well as the injuries you suffered.
Get details from any witness: Road traffic accidents generally lead to a crowd. Ask around to find people who have seen the accident happening. Get their names, addresses, contact numbers and any other significant things. This can be helpful if you decide to make a claim to the Injuries Board Ireland later.
Report the accident: If there are serious injuries, it is important to contact the emergency services. You may have to be taken to a health care facility in such a circumstance. The Gardai usually attends serious road traffic accidents. If you are not grievously injured, you need to inform the Gardai about the accident.
Consult a doctor: Keep in mind you may not be aware of an internal injury that may worsen later. If you have been in an accident, consult your general practitioner, even if there are no obvious injuries. Many personal injury claims fail because there is no medical report of the injuries for the accident.
Get legal advice: If you think that the accident was caused because someone was negligent, it is important that you talk to a solicitor. Explain the exact circumstances of the accident, the parties involved and the injuries and damages you suffered. The solicitor can assess whether you have a claim or not.
Many solicitors offer an online evaluation of whether you have a valid claim. You may use this before you consult a solicitor. However, it is best to talk to a solicitor face-to-face. Independent legal advice can help you decide your next step.
