Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Car accident cases

If you are involved in car accidents, you have to think about the followings:

  • What are the things you need to do after an accident?
  • When you should contact the insurance company and other driver’s insurance
  • Whose fault is need to be analyzed
  • Want to think about to start a court case

After an accident occurs, to help your deal with court cases, you must:

  • Report your accident cases immediately to the police
  • Get repair quotes and witness details
  • - After the accident, will want to know the cost of repairing the car, and whether it is worth to repair the car.
  • Gather proof
  • - Write down the names and contact details of any witnesses and also take photos of the place where the accident happened or any damage to your car or the other driver’s car.
  • Exchange your details with the other car driver’s
  • - The people involved in car accident should have each other’s contact details.
  • If you are insured contact your insurance company soon
  • - Tell your insurance company about the car accident even it’s not your fault or the damage to the car is minor.

After the accident, you should check:

  • Whether you or the other driver have insurance
  • The type of insurance

The driver of a car is not always responsible for the damage happened. It may also depend upon:

  • Car owner like employer
  • Car Hire Company

If you are trying to claim money to your car after an accident:

  • The claim must be made within 6 years after an accident occurred
  • If you want to start a court case, think about the strength of your claim by getting Legal advice.

To file a case:

  • Choose appropriate forms that need to fill out. File with the court and give to other party.