- Check yourself and your passengers. Call 000 immediately if there are any serious injuries and give the exact location and details of the accident and injuries.
- Do not admit fault. A collision can bring significant stress and you may state something inaccurate that may later be used against you.
- Exchange information with the other driver including
- Driver Information: names, addresses, contact numbers, birthdates, driver’s license numbers
- Names, addresses and contact numbers of witnesses to the collision
- Insurance company information for the vehicle, license plate numbers, and the car year, make and model.
- Draw a detailed diagram of the accident if possible while it is still fresh in your mind. This will be useful for retaining the information later on. If you have a camera, take photos of the accident scene such as the road where the collision occurred, the vehicles, any skid marks, traffic lights, stop signs, etc.
- Report the accident to the police.
- Contact your insurance company to report the claim.
- If you have been injured, then schedule an appointment with your doctor.
- Attend a free consultation with a Brisbane personal injury lawyer to be advised of your legal rights after the accident.