As a result of a road accident, a panic is right when we should consider cold blood. Although not easy, we still have to try to do calmly in similar situations. In this article below, we present all the important steps required for immediate action for the accident. And for the best possible outcome as possible, it will also be about completing the accident notification form.
What is an accident reporter and when to fill in?
In the common language, based on the color of the document, he often called only blue-yellow accident reporter All drivers must keep a form with themselves and, if a road accident is injured, will be completed. If a police officer is involved in the management of the case, the insurance companies will take the police record.
However, if there is no police action, the accident reported by us will be taken into account when settling. Therefore, it is critical to fill the form well. However, we start with what the most urgent measures at the beginning of the accident.
What is the first thing to do if an accident happened?
As a result of an accident, the first and most important thing to do is treat personal injuries and save human lives. First aid equipment is a mandatory accessory of the vehicle, which is more detailed In our previous blog post We were dealing with. If any party needs medical attention, a rescue must be immediately called and further instructions for the rescue controller must be followed. Definitely take care of the alarm triangle also to avoid further accidents. Remember, however, to take on all these activities ahead of reflective vest, since, according to the Hungarian Highway Code, people are required to wear reflective vests on the road or on the roadside.
When to call a police officer?
If there is no need for an ambulance, there is a personal injury, it is a must -have to call a police officer. Even if we only got one scratch. Police action is required if one of the parties was drunk, has no valid license, mandatory secure or, but manages to reach a level to some level. So, when the issue of responsibility is strongly disputed between the parties, the accident note will not be a solution.
When should I fill in the accident note?
THE accident reporting document It should be completed in the case of road accidents when there was no personal injury, but the vehicle has been damaged. As there is no police report, insurers will take this document into account during the damage assessment.
As the accident note is not intended to recognize responsibility, two versions can be made in the event of a dispute. However, if there is no minimal consensus between the parties, it is worth calling a police officer to make the final result fair.
What to pay attention to when completing the accident reporter?
The filling is obviously at the scene of the accident, but in such a serious stress situation, it is not easy to focus properly. Therefore, it is important to take a deep breath and try to start filling the important document with a relaxed attitude. It does not matter which party filled the paper, but it is important that both parties receive the duplicate.
These errors should be avoided when completing an accident note:
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Illegible handwriting
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In stressful situations similar to the road accident, it is not easy to pay attention to beautiful writing, but readability facilitates the measure and helps prevent disputes.
- Missing signatures
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Both parties must sign the page, otherwise it will not be valid.
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- Incorrect data
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The exact application of the data is critical. Therefore, we fill the sheet slowly but thoughtfully rather than incorrectly.
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- Missing photos
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It is worth taking the scene of the accident carefully, even taking video, as it gives a more realistic picture of what has happened. The more detailed the presentation of the location and the accident environment, the easier it will be to judge the real conditions. Nowadays they are increasingly spread stroke cameras, which can also be very useful from seconds preceding the accident. However, they are subject to different regulations in each country, which we always be informed before traveling abroad.
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- Missing sections
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Although it seems clear, it is a common mistake that the parties leave some points without filling. It is understandable that the filling is nervous, hurry or inadequate, but this step is still important.
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Listen to these sections with particular attention
- Witnesses
Many people do not consider filling the data of the witnesses important, but it is worth care. Mostly because one party may change their minds over time and no longer holds itself responsible. In such a case, witnesses can help a lot. Do not show the data of close relatives here, it is best to ask a passerby or a person who has not been involved in the accident situation, but has seen everything.
- section
In this section, you must select the right traffic positions. The box contains such options: its vehicle is parked, stopped, driven out of the road, etc. Both motorists need to put the option closest to it. However, they often no longer pay attention to how many places we have placed in the last line. This is important because without it, the other party - without knowing - can subsequently get into our filling.
- On -site drawing
Many people miss the drawing because they are afraid they cannot draw properly, but this is a big mistake. For a clear sketch, a couple of lines are enough to outline the positions of the streets and the two cars. In the drawing, let us also show the street names and traffic signs on site, and then arrows the direction of the cars.
- Comments
If this section remains empty, we will give you a chance to write the other party again. If you do not have a comment to add, drag the rubric with a line or write "no comment". The bottom line is not to put the responsibility on us with a retrofit handwriting. If a statement is included here, it is worth signing it separately.
What to do if we do not have a reporting sheet?
There is no problem if we do not have a claim form, as it can be downloaded for free E-damage You can also put an application at the end of the case. However, unlike the application, a paper -based claimant never freezes, it does not require a stable internet connection but not even a working phone.
What to do after filling?
After the accident, the injured party has 5 days to report the damage to the insurer. The injured party has 30 days to do so. We can start repair when Casco insurance, but it is still necessary to notify our own insurer. After we put the pages and wait for the insurer to apply.
The correctly completed accident applicant can accelerate the administration, so you should pay attention to the correct filling and to provide accurate data or fill in all the rubrics, answer all questions.
If you don't have such a form in your vehicle, get one as soon as possible here. In any case, on behalf of the Convoy team, we wish you to drive without accidents and never need to fill in similar papers.
