What to do if your car gets into an accident

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If you or a friend gets involved in a car accident taking the right steps can help the situation not get worse and help you payout for an insurance claim without a hitch

They seem simple but not as straight forward as is:

  1. Do not move or run off after any car mishap
    A definite No! if you want a claim, running a way most of the time signifies you were on the wrong, there is no reason to if you are right.
  2. Call the police/Inform the nearest police
    This forms part of incident reporting and claims when it comes to the insurer
  3. Exchange information, with the other party
    Full Names, ID, DL Number, Telephone Number, Vehicle Registration and and Ownership details if possible
  4. Document the incident,
    With the smartphones and chat applications, photographic evidence plays a vital role
  5. Contact your insurer/broker
    Your insurer should be in the loop at all times on the developments 
  6. Settlement of your insurance claim
    Now that you kept your insurer informed, it should be a tad better explaining to them with the documented evidence and making the claim

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