Accidents

What should I do if I’m involved in an accident?

Don’t panic or drive away from the scene.
Don’t accept blame, even if the other driver tries to make you.
Don’t offer to pay for any damage at the scene.
Collect as much information as possible – names, phone numbers and addresses of drivers/pedestrians involved and any witnesses.
Note the number of passengers in the car and the time and place the accident happened.
Write a short description of how the accident happened.
If you can, take a photograph. Try to get the other driver’s number plate in the photo.
If the other driver won’t give you their personal or insurance details, call the police. They may not have insurance.
If the police are already there, take a note of the officer’s name and badge number.
Contact your insurer as soon as possible.

Thanks to the Clydesdale Bank for this advice. December 2017