There are many things in life which we all hope never happen to us and experiencing a car accident is one of them. However, much like many of the other things which fall into this category, knowing how to deal with difficult situation such as a car accident will significantly increase your effectiveness should one happen to you. Initiating a car accident claim is a common consideration if you road accident happened as a result of someone else's negligence. We often get asked if there is anything that can be done in order to maximise the chances of a successful accident claim. The answer to this, is yes. There are many things that will help a great deal to know should a car accident happen to you in the future and, if what has happened in the past, many of these steps will help you to take the necessary measures to maximise the chances of a successful claim. Here are the My Compensation top ten tips for winning your car accident claim.
Try to keep calm at the scene of the accident
This is the most difficult thing to do and also one of the most crucial. If you lose your temper, it will damage your case in legal proceedings later on, make you less helpful to anybody injured at the scene and also less effective when calling the emergency services. This brings us to the next point
Get the emergency services on the way ASAP
It's essential that you get the professionals on their way as soon as possible. Do not attempt to help anyone injured at the scene until the medical professionals are en route. Calmly let the operator know exactly the situation at the car accident scene.
Gathering information Number One – Insurance policy numbers
The first item of information to exchange with others involved in the scene is insurance policy numbers. Rather than just taking the policy number of the driver who caused the car accident, ensure to take the details of any car and driver which was involved, even if that involvement was only minor.
Gathering information Number Two - License plate numbers
Having other driver’s license plate numbers will not help in the court proceedings, but it will help the processes necessary prior to court. You'll allow your legal professional to communicate quicker with insurance companies to lay down groundwork for the case
Gathering information Number Three - Eyewitnesses
Having an eyewitness will go extremely long way to winning the car accident claim. Speak to anyone who saw the accident or happened to stand nearby. Put down their name, email and phone number. Always be sure to show your gratitude has these people are doing you a massive favour
Gathering information Number Four - Photographs
Having photographic evidence will help any legal case to be won more easily. Take photos of all damage done to all vehicles, any skidmarks on the road and do so from all distances and angles. Generally, take as many photos as you can.
Store all of the evidence and information safely
It's not uncommon for My Compensation to get calls from people considering initiating car accident claims but have lost some or all of the information from the scene of the accident. Email all the information to yourself. This is one of the most secure and reliable ways of storing information safely for later use.
Get your claim started promptly
If you act promptly and initiate your car accident claim quickly, it will look better. This is especially true if there is any contention on who caused the car accident. It will also allow any eyewitnesses or other people involved in the incident to have things fresh in their memory the sequence of events.
Check for regulatory bodies
Every country has a regulatory body which legal professionals must be registered with. For example, in the United Kingdom, it’s the Ministry of Justice or the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Check the website of any legal professional you're considering using to ensure they’re registered and legal.
Always used car accident claim specialists.
In order to maximise the chances of success of any course of legal action, it's important to use a specialist. Whether you’re making a divorce, suing for medical negligence or making a car accident claim, always go straight to someone who deals with this type of case every single day of their lives.
