| Daily we turn on our TV, switch to News Channel, | | | | like a human being, an animal, or vehicle. It is advisable |
| and hear car accident stories. Accidents are pretty | | | | to put on hazard lights. Immediately check if you or |
| common in all parts of the world. We all don't know | | | | any passenger receive an injury, and call the police |
| when we could meet an accident, and still we don't | | | | and ambulance. |
| bother to know how to cope with it in case we | | | | Note down details: |
| come across one. Every driver should be equipped | | | | You might be hit by a car and that car runs away |
| with basic things and steps to follow if he meets an | | | | from you. In such a situation, quickly note down the |
| accident. The better you know the best way you | | | | details of the other car like model-make, registration |
| can cope with the devastating situation. | | | | number, and color. As soon as the police arrive, share |
| Aftermath of a car accident depends upon the | | | | the details with the officer. Keep in mind that you |
| intensity of incident; however, you should maintain a | | | | don't need to admit your liability; otherwise your |
| cool and calm state of mind. It is advisable to keep | | | | insurance claim will be affected. It is also advisable to |
| the first-aid kit in your car, and it should contain | | | | move out of the car because it may catch fire. |
| antiseptic creams and bandages as well. | | | | First - Aid treatment: |
| It would be great if you have a camera, notepad, | | | | It is good that we all have basic knowledge of |
| and pen with you. At that time, you should note | | | | first-aid. A person in a better condition should give |
| down the brand of the vehicle you are hit by, its | | | | first-aid treatment to the injured persons. Keep in |
| registration number, color, and model. Also note down | | | | mind not to move seriously injured persons as this |
| the venue or exact spot, what were the weather | | | | can aggravate their pain. It is better to give those |
| conditions, the time, and date at which the accident | | | | assurances and relief, and wait for the professional |
| occurred. If there is some witness, note down all his | | | | staff to come. |
| details including name, address, cell number etc. the | | | | Just a minor accident! |
| witness can be of great help save you in case the | | | | If it is just a dent/ minor accident and everybody is |
| other driver doesn't give you the correct details. | | | | safe and sound, then it is rather sensible not to call |
| It is also advisable to have some form of evidence | | | | the police or ambulance. It is also practical not to |
| with you about your blood relations; father, mother, | | | | engage yourself into any unnecessary arguments |
| brothers, and sisters. Save a number with name | | | | with the other driver. The one who feels responsible |
| "Emergency Call" to let others know who to contact | | | | for the accident should admit his mistake and |
| if something disastrous happen. To cope with the | | | | compensate the loss of the other. This way, both |
| situation, keep in mind the following tips. | | | | the parties can save themselves from needless |
| Stop: | | | | hassle. |
| Switch off your engine as you collide with any object | | | | |