Advice & checklists
What to do after an accident
RAC Accident Care has developed a step-by-step
guide detailing what you should do after an accident. The guide
provides easy to follow advice about what can be done to minimise
the amount of work and administration you have to do to sort everything
out.
Step 1: Stop
You should always stop at the scene if
you think that your accident has caused |
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injuries to people or domesticated animals |
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damage to vehicles or roadside fixtures |
Step 2: Do you need
the emergency services?
Call
999 immediately if |
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any of the people involved are
in need of urgent medical attention; (ask for an ambulance) |
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the road is blocked or damaged; (ask for
the police) |
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someone leaves the scene without exchanging
details; (ask for the police) |
Step 3: Are there any witnesses?
Try and get the names, addresses and vehicle registrations of any
witnesses.
Step 4: Exchange details with other
drivers
All drivers involved in the accident must exchange details. Try
to obtain the name, address, telephone number, vehicle registration,
insurance company and policy number of the other drivers involved.
You should also provide this information about yourself. You could
offer a form of identification as a gesture of goodwill.
Step 5: Make a sketch plan or take
photographs
Try to make a sketch at the scene of the accident and remember to
include as many details as you can. Make notes of street names,
vehicle locations and directions of travel, skid marks, collision
points etc.
Many people carry a camera in their car. When taking photos at the
accident scene, be careful near busy roads.
Step 6: Additional information
If you feel there are other details worth recording make a note
at the scene. For example, if the one of the drivers was using
a
mobile phone.
Step 7: Call RAC Accident Care Helpline 08000
966 999
RAC Accident Care can sort out recovery of your vehicle, help with
your insurance claim, arrange for a hire car and help you with
any
legal issues that arise. If you or any of your passengers have
been injured, we may also be able to help you with a claim for
compensation.
Call RAC Accident Care on
08000
966 999
to receive your free
RAC Accident Pack
Keep it in your glove box so its there if you need it!
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