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May 29, 2018 By Tony Drew Leave a Comment
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Don’t Let A Car Accident Wreck Your Bank Account

Car accidents can be horrible incidents to deal with. You and your fellow passengers could end up with some serious injuries, and you might find that it takes a few days to get over the initial shock of such a terrible event. In some cases, the mental scars never leave, and you could be affected for a few months to come with PTSD.

 

But it isn't just the health issues that people need to deal with in the aftermath of a car accident. There could also be serious financial consequences. For instance, you will probably need to replace your car and then pay legal fees so that you can go to court to claim compensation. This all adds up!

 

Thankfully, there are ways you can try and keep the overall cost of car accidents down to a minimum. Here are some helpful tips.

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Stop Witnesses And Take Photos

 

If there were any pedestrians who witnessed the accident, you need to stop them and ask if they would be happy to be witnesses for you. They can then give their version of events in court. Not only that, though, you need to take pictures of the crash scene. As you can see at this link, it is really important to gather plenty of evidence that shows you were not the responsible party for the accident. That way, you stand to gain a much bigger compensation payout.

 

File A Police Report Straight Away

 

It’s also necessary to call the police as soon as you can so that they can attend to the scene. They will help to clear the road, and they will also write up a report which will be necessary for your insurance and compensation claims. That’s because these reports are used as evidence to prove who was at fault. So, the sooner you inform the police, the quicker they will complete their report and you can get on with your claims.

Be Careful With What You Say

 

You need to be really careful with what you say to the other driver and the emergency services who attend the scene of the accident. Even if you were at fault, you should never admit it. Even if you aren’t to blame for the accident, you still shouldn’t say anything ambiguous that might allude to the fact that you are. Saying the wrong thing could affect your compensation and insurance claims, and you might have to forfeit any payouts.

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Tell Your Insurance Company As Soon As Possible

 

You should call your insurance company and let them know that you want to claim for the accident as soon as you can. If you are unable to contact them due to the severity of your injuries, you should get a friend or family member to do so on your behalf. That gets the ball rolling, and they will hopefully arrange your payout for sooner rather than later.

 

Follow all of the tips above, and any future car accidents shouldn’t be too hard on your bank account!

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