{"id":1593,"date":"2019-10-03T14:21:58","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T14:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpages.ca\/blog\/?p=1593"},"modified":"2019-11-02T02:53:32","modified_gmt":"2019-11-02T02:53:32","slug":"steps-to-take-after-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpages.ca\/blog\/steps-to-take-after-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do After You’ve Been in a Car Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So You’ve Been in a Car Accident<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve been in a car accident. Maybe it was your fault. Maybe it wasn\u2019t. You could be the best driver in the world and still end up in a fender-bender due to any combination of other people\u2019s driving, road conditions, distractions, poor visibility, or just plain bad luck. Regardless of who is at fault, there are a number of steps you have to take before you can start looking for your next used car<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to Take After a Car Accident<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step 1: Get to a Safe Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Move to safety, if you can. If your car is not badly damaged, try to pull to the side of the road. Flip on your hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Stop the Car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do not drive away. Do not walk away or take an Uber away. Even if the accident caused minor damage, was in no way your fault, and you\u2019re late for the biggest presentation of your career, you have to stay at the scene. That\u2019s because, in Ontario, hit and run laws are no joke. You could face a $2000 fine and up to six months in prison. And your misery will only start there\u2014wait till you see what insurance companies will do to you if you have a hit and run on your record. So, stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Assess if Anyone Needs Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Talk to the other drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, etc., and be ready to call an ambulance. If someone appears unconscious, do not move them unless you are medically certified to do so. Moving an injured person can cause severe spinal damage for which you will be liable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Decide on Calling the Police<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Legally, you must call the police if anyone has been hurt or the damage totals more than $1000. Remember that $1000 isn\u2019t much when it comes to car repair. On an exotic car<\/a>, literally<\/g> any repair will cost more than that. Even on<\/g> a normal car, costs add up very quickly. As a result, it\u2019s better to err on the side of caution and call the police. They can decide on their end,<\/g> if the accident sounds bad enough for them to drive out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Write Down All Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Using a phone app or a piece of paper, write down as much of the following information as you can gather:<\/p>\n\n\n\n