What to do following an accident

At CoverGirl our aim is to offer as much guidance and support as possible to our customers following an accident. Here are some things to try to remember immediately following an accident.

• STOP. If you are involved in car accident in which a person or animal has been injured or
  vehicle or property has been damaged, then by law you must stop

• Easier said than done, but try not to panic. You may feel stressed or upset following an
  accident, but it will help if you can remain as calm as possible.

• Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of all the people involved in the accident.
  Try to get details of any witnesses too

• Get insurance company and policy details of all drivers involved

• If you have a camera available, take a photo of the accident scene

• Sketch the position of the vehicles involved both before and after the accident and note the
  speeds, distances, road layout, road signs and any obstructions to your and other road
  users' views

• If anyone was injured or property was damaged, then by law you must show your Certificate
  of Motor Insurance to the police or anyone else involved in the accident

• Never admit you were to blame for the accident or offer to make a payment for any damage
  caused. Tell us if anyone admits responsibility for the accident

• Even if you don’t intend to make a claim on your policy, you should call us as soon as you can
  as the other person(s) involved in the accident may wish to make a claim against you.
  Click here for more details on how to make a car insurance claim…