Road Traffic AccidentsPosted by Nick Niesen on October 27th, 2010 Regrettably, most of us will experience a road traffic accident at some time in our lives. If you are involved a road traffic accident, even if you are fortunate enough to not be injured, there is valuable advice you should follow including things that you should and shouldn't do. If you, a friend or a loved one is unfortunate enough to suffer a personal injury from a road traffic accident, you should consult a personal injury solicitor Don't Move! Seek Medical Help Collect Information A. Any witnesses details including: i) name ii) address iii) telephone number. B. The other drivers details including: i) name ii) address iii) insurance details iv) license plate and vehicle information C. Location of the accident including: i) where the accident happened ii) road conditions iii) speed limits iv) traffic signals v) weather & lighting conditions. D. Police officers details including: i) police officer's number ii) an incident number iii) an accident report. The office should be happy to furnish you with this information. E. Accident details including i) how the accident occurred ii) direction of travel of the vehicles involved in the accident ii) what the cars were doing at the time of the collision. Keep these notes safe as they may be required if you have to go to court. Don't admit liability The only statements you have to make is to the police and no-one else as this may affect a testimony you may have to make at a future date. Only detail the facts to the police and they will assess the information at hand themselves in their report. Seek Medical Attention For example, if your injuries are not reported immediately the other driver may argue that the injuries sustained are not related to the accident and happened before or afterwards. Typically, shock and adrenaline caused by any accident can hide the true symptoms of your accident Be sure to give the medical practitioner as much information as possible about how you're feeling as a result of the road traffic accident including: i) loss of memory ii) headaches iii) blood or fluid in your ear iv) dizziness v) ringing in the ears vi) disorientation vii)nausea viii) confusion or other unusual physical or mental feelings To prevent the onset of a concussion or other head and brain injuries do not avoid speaking to a medical practitioner or a doctor. **************************************************************************************** If you need advice or would just like to speak to someone, please don?t hesitate to give Claims Master Group a call on 08000 71 22 71. Like it? Share it!More by this author |