Getting into an accident is not so difficult, even despite the long experience and driving experience. After all, the driver is not alone on the road, which means that emergency situations can always arise. In any case, it is important to know how to act in the event of an accident.
Necessary
- - contacts of witnesses;
- - photo from the scene;
- - road accident diagram.
Instructions
Step 1
Correct driver actions at the scene of a traffic accident can minimize problems and increase the chances of getting adequate insurance, which would be enough to repair the damage. Therefore, in no case leave the place of the accident.
Step 2
After the accident has occurred, breathe out, make sure that everyone is safe, if you have passengers with you. If you see that there are casualties, call an ambulance. Remember that delay in a given situation can take a person's life, even if they have no obvious signs of injury. Internal bleeding is more dangerous than open wounds.
Step 3
Turn on the alarm and call the traffic police squad to fix the fact of the accident. Do not get fooled by the offer to figure it out here and now on your own. True, according to the legislation, amendments have been made today that allow drivers to settle a dispute on the spot on their own, if the amount of damage does not exceed 25,000 rubles. That is, if you get used to the bumpers, there is no point in creating a traffic jam. Fill in the necessary paperwork yourself and take a photo of the accident result. Do not forget about the fixation of signs that will help to prove the case and give the traffic police officers who were not present on the spot a complete picture of the situation.
Step 4
To avoid other accidents that may occur due to your collision, be sure to display an emergency stop sign in accordance with the rules of the road. In settlements, the distance from the sign to the accident site must be at least 15 m, so that the cars following you have time to brake and change the lane.
Step 5
Do not touch the car - do not move, do not drive off before the arrival of the outfit. It will be easier for the analysis team to understand the situation and identify the culprit. Moving a car from its place, you risk becoming the guilty one, tk. it will be difficult to prove otherwise.
Step 6
Before the arrival of the traffic police, try not to sit idle. If possible, find witnesses to the incident and record their details. In addition, on a separate sheet of paper, you can draw up a story about the circumstances of the accident, indicating the damage that your car has received. Ask witnesses to sign it.
Step 7
When the inspector arrives at the scene, do not leave him alone with the other party, especially if she is the culprit of the accident. Feel free to suggest, look under the hood, etc.
Step 8
After drawing up the protocol, carefully study it and assess whether the damage is described correctly. Remember that in a disputable situation afterwards it will be problematic to prove something. If you agree with everything, feel free to sign. If you have any objections, write right on the minutes that you do not agree and leave your autograph.
Step 9
Don't forget to take the contacts of the second party. This will help you communicate with her. Contacts are especially useful if the second participant in the accident starts hiding.
Step 10
Get a certificate of an accident from the analysis group. You will need it to contact the insurance and compensation for damage.
