It’s not something that people like to contemplate, but road accidents do occur. It’s easy to forget things in moments; it’s crucial to be prepared in case the worst should happen. This article will discuss what you should do following an accident on the roads. Stay tuned!

Steps to take.

• As you approach an accident site, it is crucial to ensure your safety. Check that traffic is stopped. Ensure everyone knows there was an accident or other victims could be involved.

• Be aware of traffic coming in to ensure it’s not posing a risk to you. Check for any spillage of fuel or fire risk – shut off ignitions in your vehicle if possible. Set up the vehicle’s warning lights and the warning triangle if one is available.

• If you see other people, contact them for emergency assistance. If you’re alone, evaluate the situation and deal with any life-threatening condition first.
• Determine the number of vehicles that were involved. Examine the occupants of each vehicle to ensure that nobody suffers life-threatening injuries.

If you’ve been involved in a traffic collision, your Axa Accident number must be kept in mind. These are unique numbers that can help you identify the particulars of the incident and help ensure that any investigations or claims can be handled appropriately.

Make sure you and your passengers are injury-free.

In the immediate aftermath of the accident, you feel confused and lost. It would help if you took time to take a deep breath and recollect yourself. 

Adrenaline is likely to flow through your body, and you might not feel like you’ve been injured. But it’s crucial to examine yourself and the passengers around you to ensure everyone is okay.

The basics of first aids.

When you’ve completed the tasks mentioned above, you can assist those who require help.

• Do not move the injured: This could cause more injury. The only exception is when there is a greater imminent danger and risk to human life, such as the possibility of fire.

• Make sure that the person breathing is breathing. If the person in trouble is not breathing, get their mouth clean (false teeth, chewing gum, sweets, or chewing gum) and gently tilt the head forward while holding their nose, slowly blow them into them in five-second intervals and allow the chest to breathe naturally.  

• Stop bleeding: Pressure on the wound will stop bleeding.

• Don’t allow casualties to drink or eat: This could cause medical staff problems and delay life-saving treatment.

Information gathering.

Utilize your phone camera to snap pictures of documents. Or, using pencil and paper, record the address, name, telephone number, and driver’s license number of anyone involved in the collision. If the driver’s name does not match the name on the car’s registration or insurance documents, find out the person’s connection to the vehicle’s owner.

After that, collect all details of the vehicle, including the year, model and make, and color, as well as the license plate number and identification number. Find an insurance policy’s number, as well as the company’s phone number, if someone else can’t report the incident. Find out if witnesses would be willing to give you contact details and details of what they witnessed.

Do not give out to anyone your Social Security number, the limit of coverage on your insurance policy, or any other information about your personal life. The Axa Claims number can be the one-stop source to file the insurance claim. The company has a team of experts who can guide you through the process step-by-step.

Report the accident to the police.

An accident report for traffic has to be submitted within 24 hours following the incident to your insurance company. Additionally, auto accident reports are mandatory for any accident involving cyclists, pedestrians, or government property causing death or injury. 

If you require assistance, you can submit it at any police station and receive all the help you need. It is important to note that filling out the report is simple; however, the accident’s stress can make it difficult to pay attention to the report’s details.

If a tow truck is needed, call it.

If a significant amount of damage to your vehicle is sustained, it may have been tow-towed into a collision repair facility. Many people have motor club memberships, and roadside help is just one of the advantages. The police can contact the tow truck business, and confident car makers also offer driver assistance programs.

Don’t believe that a tow truck that appears to be a miracle at the scene of the accident is legitimate. Always verify the legitimacy of the company and record the contact details.