What should I do if I'm involved in an accident?

Jason Barker • February 28, 2023

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Firstly, move your vehicle into a safe place, away from any moving traffic.


Your safety and the safety of those around you is most important. If you’re unfortunate enough to be involved in a collision, check on everyone in your vehicle to make sure they are ok. If you, or anyone else involved in the collision is injured, ring the emergency services immediately. Try to remain as calm as possible.


If appropriate to do so, switch on your hazard lights to prevent a further accident occurring. Get yourself and any passengers to a place of safety, ideally away from the roadside and behind available barriers.


Don’t apologise or admit responsibility for the accident until you’re completely aware of what has happened. Instead, obtain the details of the third-party(s), including name, address and insurance information, along with the date and time of the crash.


Taking photographic evidence and obtaining witness statements will also be of significant help should you need to make an insurance claim. Further useful information includes the driving conditions at the point of accident, the road quality and what type of damage was caused.


If the other party(s) leaves the scene without stopping, contact the police immediately. You should also contact the police if you believe the other party caused the collision on purpose.


Phone CARS of Grimsby before phoning your insurance company and we will be there to help you avoid the pitfalls and guide you through the claims process.

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