Encountering a car accident is never pleasant; even the most minor car accidents could leave one and all fraught with anxiety and concern. Ontario drivers need to be well prepared for any road accident without feeling flustered. It is easy to stay level-headed and above the pressures when one is familiar with post-accident procedures.

Ontario drivers would find the 7 simple steps in handling a car accident below useful and applicable to ensure a stressful accident.

There Goes the Big/Small Bang

Once the accident occurs, drivers should stop the car and take a couple of seconds to recollect their composure before proceeding with any action. When they feel calm and collected, they should:

1. Move their vehicle to a safer area where possible

If the driver is not seriously hurt and the vehicle is still movable, it is best to move the vehicle out of the main path of the road so that the traffic is not too adversely disrupted. If the vehicle is stalled, the hazard lights should be turned on to warn and caution other drivers of an emergency stop.

2. Stop the vehicle and check on others

Human lives are precious commodities which should not be taken callously. All involved parties should be checked to ensure no serious hurt is inflicted from the bang-up. This could involve passengers, other drivers and even pedestrians who might be part of the accident. 911 should be called immediately to seek medical help as soon as possible for anyone who may be feeling dizzy, nauseous or pain in some part of their body.

3. Get out of the vehicle to assess the damage

Turn off the engine and get out of the vehicle to check on the physical damage incurred. Take detailed notes on the extent of the damage to all involved cars. Try to recall events of the accident to understand the impact of the damage. Be careful of other traffic while evaluating the damage on vehicles.

4. Call the police

All accidents, minor or major, should have the police present to view the condition and be the mediator in case of unruly responses and reactions from unsatisfied or angry parties. A full cooperation would be in order with the presence of police without unnecessary road outrage as the police handle the incident objectively.

5. Garnering the required info

Involved drivers in an accident should take down the necessary particulars of one another to make a proper police report especially for insurance claims on repairs to their damaged vehicle. Relevant information includes:

• Involved driver and passenger names
• Insurance info
• License plate numbers
• Vehicle model and make
• Eyewitnesses’ contact info
• Accident location and time
• Name and badge number of attending police officer

6. Snap and Document

With the smartphones and advanced technologies today, drivers could take a couple of shots of the accident scene and vehicle damages of all parties which would be appropriate when making claims and repair costs. In this modern era of electronics and technologies, taking photos on the spot with a smartphone or mobile device is very common and acceptable by the insurance companies for claims.

7. Filing for insurance claim

Progressive insurance companies have dynamic smartphone apps that allow at-the-scene photos to be upload directly to their claim system. An online claim is now possible with most advanced insurance companies for the convenience of their customers besides the toll free service numbers available to assist clients in making online claims on any road accident.

Legal Representation on Insurance Claims

There may be occasions where the insurance companies may be nasty about road accident claims which may cause great inconvenience and stress to the driver making the claim. Hence, it is wise to consult a car accident lawyer as quickly as possible to assist in the police report and claims.

If any person is injured in the accident, our accident injury lawyer is well versed with the procedures and filling in of necessary documents to file for injury compensations smoothly and effectively. Serious injuries could be attended to immediately at the best hospitals while our serious injury lawyer would attend to the necessary paperwork for admissions and claims.

Our no win no fee lawyer is skilled in negotiating with hard-to-crack insurance companies to secure the best of claims compensations following a car accident regardless of the party at fault. We are confident of procuring the optimal claims compensation for any client with our proven track record in handling accident claims.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333.