Nothing can ruin a day faster than being involved in a traffic accident. No matter how much we try to avoid them, there are just some days in which your fender-bender number is up. In this video you will find a few pro-tips when dealing with such an accident.

1. What to Do in Case of a
Vehicle Accident

2. Nothing can ruin a day faster than being
involved in a traffic accident. No matter
how much we try to avoid them, there
are just some days in which your fenderbender number is up.
Below you will find a few pro-tips when
dealing with such an accident. Hopefully
you will not need them anytime soon,
but, just in case.

3. Regardless if the accident is a minor
fender-bender, a front end collision, your
fault, or the other guys, there are a few
things you need to have in order to avoid
a traffic ticket.
For one, always have a copy of your
insurance papers. Even if the accident is
not your fault, if you do not have proof of
valid insurance, you will get a ticket.

4. Also, make sure your vehicle registration,
license plate tags, and driver’s license
have not expired.
Yes, we all dislike the lines at the DMV,
unfortunately it is a necessary evil if you
wish to avoid a ticket.
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5. So, now that we can assume you are a
safe driver, onto the event at hand. Auto
accidents are typically just that, an
accident. After being involved in an
accident it is important to remain calm.
Depending on the severity of the
accident, you may not thing police
presences necessary. It is always a good
idea to call the police after an accident.
Let the police figure out who is at fault
and create a report. They are, after all,
the experts.

6. If your vehicle is drivable, drive it to the
shoulder of the road. If your car is not
drivable, and you can move to a safe
distance, do so.
If your accident occurs on the freeway or
in otherwise heavy traffic, and your car
will not move, it is a good idea to stay
seated in your car with your seat-belt on.

7. After the initial accident, and once you
peal your fingers off the steering wheel,
do the following:
1. Stay on the scene
2. Contact the police
3. Exchange information with the other
driver and occupants
a) Names, phone numbers, email, and
addresses
b) Insurance information to include
company name, policy number, and
phone number

8.  4. Document the scene
a) Physical location
b) Road and weather conditions
c) Witness information if any
d) Time
 5. Before emergency services leave the
scene, find out the following:
a) Responding police departments physical
location and phone number
b) Police report number
c) Police officers name and badge number
d) Ambulance, fire department, and tow
truck companies physical locations

9. In 2012 the average collision claim was
around $3,000 while the average bodily
injury claim was $14,700. Staying calm
and collecting the above information may
prove the difference in what you may
have to pay, if at all.

10. Though we never plan on getting into a
car accident, the potential is always
there. Sharing and using the information
above will hopefully get you on your way
a little faster. Just think, if all goes well,
you may be in line for a new car!
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