5 Steps You Should Take After a Car Accident in the UK

Being in a car accident can be a traumatizing experience. If you’re lucky, you may narrowly escape injuries and lifelong regrets. However, in some cases, an irresponsible driver’s negligence may cause the victims pain, trauma, lost wages and many other difficulties.

In the UK, car insurance companies are liable to pay for damages caused to the victim. But you must keep in mind that insurance companies will take comprehensive measures to pay you minimal damages. And this is where we come in. Wembley Solicitors offers legal assistance in car accident claims to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Here are something you can do to strengthen your claim:

Stop and remain at the scene

If you’ve been in a car accident, the Road Traffic Act requires you to stop your vehicle and remain at the scene for a reasonable amount of time. Of course, this is applicable only if you haven’t been seriously injured. Failing to do so otherwise could be counted as an offence. Make sure that you switch off the engine and power up your hazard lights to alert other drivers on the road before you step out of the vehicle.

Call for help

If there have been severe injuries on the road, you should immediately call the police on 999 and an ambulance to get the victims to the hospital. However, if there haven’t been severe damages, it’s best to call the police at 101 instead. If the accident is causing roadblocks or you suspect a foul play such as a ‘crash for crash’ scam, do inform the police as soon as possible.

Exchange details

No matter how minor the car accident is, the law holds the parties involved to exchange contact details such as names and addresses. It’s best to avoid saying sorry or accepting your mistake until you find out precisely what happened. Anything you say in the heat of the moment can be held against you in court.

Collect information from the scene

To make sure you have a clear idea of what happened, take note of the following details from the scene of the accident:

• Vehicle(s) registration number, colour, model and make
• The time of the crash
• Road conditions including traffic, lighting, and weather
• Damages to the vehicle(s)
• Injuries sustained by the passengers, drivers and pedestrians

You can also take photos of the car accident to use as hard evidence in your car accident claim.

Reach out to a qualified solicitor

An irresponsible driver’s negligence can impact your entire life. Claim your damages today and receive just compensation with our qualified solicitors’ help. At Wembley Solicitors, we provide legal assistance in bus passenger accident claims, car passenger accident claims, hit and run accident claims, landlord and tenant disputes and commercial lease cases. Reach out to us today for more information.