Your first priority should always be safety. Stop somewhere safe where possible, switch off the engine and check whether anyone requires medical attention.
Once it is safe to do so, begin collecting information about the accident.
Gather evidence
Take photographs and videos showing the position of the vehicles, damage to each vehicle, the road layout, lane markings, signs, traffic lights and the wider accident scene.
If there are independent witnesses, ask for their contact details.
Exchange the appropriate details with the other driver and make a note of the vehicle registration.
Dashcam footage and nearby CCTV can also become important evidence, so identify any cameras as early as possible.
Don’t admit liability
Avoid making statements at the roadside accepting responsibility for the accident.
The full circumstances may not be clear immediately, particularly while everyone involved is shaken. Liability should be determined using the available evidence.
Contact us
Once you’re safe, contact Simply Accident Management.
We can discuss what happened, assess the vehicle and circumstances and explain the assistance that may be available, including recovery, storage, replacement transport, repairs and claims management.