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What to do at the scene of a car accident

Hoot Car Insurance Services can save you £££'s on cheap car insurance, without sacrificing a first-class service. We'll also save you as much hassle and inconvenience as we can following an accident by dealing with everything on your behalf - including most of the paperwork!

All we ask is that you provide as much information as possible regarding the accident as soon as you can. Read on for a list of crucial things to remember if you have an accident:

• STOP! If you're involved in a car accident in which any person (or animal) has been injured or where any vehicles or property have been damaged, then by law you must stop.
• Try to stay as calm as possible.
• Write down the names, addresses and phone numbers of all the people involved in the accident. If there are any witnesses you should also try to get their details.
• Ask the drivers of any other cars involved in the accident for the name of their car insurance company and policy number.
• If you have a camera or camera phone with you, take photos of the crash scene. Disputes often flare up over motor insurance claims, so it's best to gather as much evidence as you can to support your side of the story.
• 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 view or that of other road users.
• Never admit you were to blame for the accident or offer to make a payment for any damage caused - doing either one can ruin your chances of making a successful claim. Similarly, tell us if anyone else accepts responsibility at the scene.

• Even if you don't wish to make a motor insurance claim, you should call us as soon as you can - somebody else involved in the accident may wish to claim against you.

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