What to Do and What not to Do in the Event of a Road Traffic Accident in the UK

If you were involved in a Road Traffic Accident in the UK you have certain responsibilities regardless of the fact that it was your fault or not. The following text discusses these responsibilities in detail.

What to Do Immediately After the Accident:-

In the event of an accident, you must make sure that:-

-          Nobody other than you was hurt.

-          No animal other than yours is injured or killed. 

-          If you have in some way damaged street or road furniture.

-          If you have damaged a vehicle other than yours.

Then it is your responsibility to leave your details with anyone who might have reasonable grounds to request them.

Fleeing the Scene of an Accident:-

Taking this course of action is a mistake considering the fact that if someone were to report this incident to the police you may be apprehended even if you were on your way to the police station. It may then be difficult to prove whether you were genuinely approaching the police for help or if you were simply fleeing the scene of the accident; something that may result in prosecutions against you.

If you need legal assistance of Professional Personal Injury Solicitors after a UK Road Traffic Accident you are more than welcome to get in touch with our experts at 247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk.