What are the odds that during a drivers lifetime they’ll be involved in a road traffic accident at some time. I’m pretty sure they’ll be low and I wouldn’t even be surprised if they were odd-on. Our roads are getting congested, our lives faster, the demands put upon us greater. So, it shouldn’t really surprise you that around 70% of drivers in the UK admit to speeding.
A staggering 250,000 of UK motorists receive whiplash injuries each year, with 25,000 suffering some form of permanent disability. That’s a lot. That’s a helluva lot! And that’s just whiplash, not serious injury, not brain injury, not serious spinal injury, just whiplash.
So, if your driver, cyclist, passenger or even a pedestrian read this guide on steps to take after a road accident.
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Alert the police if you have been involved in the accident and received a personal injury
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Make sure you take down the details of the other driver eg: name, address, telephone number, insurance details including his vehicle registration and car make
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Take photographs of the accident scene if possible, including the resting positions of the vehicles and the damage caused. If you do not have a camera with you at the time of the road accident, it is wise to return to the scene later. There may still marks on the road and other evidence that could prove to be beneficial for you claim
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If there were any witnesses make sure you take their contact details
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Attend your G.P. to have your injuries diagnosed. A record will immediately be made, even if no treatment is necessary
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You might not notice your injuries at first because you are be in shock. If you feel symptoms require attention then visit your G.P
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Contact Specialist Injury Lawyers about making your personal injury claim and verify that they will fund your claim and that they will recover the legal fees from the other insurers if they win your claim
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Maintain a diary of all the physical symptoms you feel. Remember that psychological symptoms are also strongly considered including shock and apprehensive driving
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Record any receipts for your expenses as a result of the accident including: vehicle repair, towing expenses, storage, time from work, prescriptions, travel expenses to and from the hospital or your G.P