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In the event of an accident
What to Do In The Event Of an Accident
If you are involved in an accident contact Sinclair Paint & Body Shop. Assistance is available on this telephone number 01792 896644 from Monday – Friday 8.00am –5.30pm. Outside of these times, please call 01792 897755
The following are guidelines of what you should do in the event of an accident:
1. STOP
If you have an accident with another vehicle, a pedestrian, an animal (livestock), or another person’s property You must STOP at once
2. IF ANYONE IS HURT
If someone is injured in the accident, you must call the emergency services and report the matter to the Police.
3. EXCHANGE ALL DETAILS
Important information is:The names and addresses of all those involved, including those of any witnesses. Insurance Company details including policy numbers wherever possible. Registration numbers of the vehicles involved in the incident.
4. RECORD ALL THE FACTS
Record all the facts of the accident as soon as possible, regardless of how trivial the incident may seem at the time. The minor detail may help prove your case. A rough sketch of the scene showing positions of the vehicles involved both prior to and after the incident, road signs and width, road markings, skid marks, obstructions, where exactly the Accident happened will all be helpful. Keep a note of the weather and road conditions and visibility. If you have a camera take photographs of the accident scene, the damage to the other vehicle and its occupants.
5.WHAT NEXT?
If the car is un-roadworthy contact us and we will arrange for collection of your vehicle. If the car is roadworthy bring it in to Sinclair Paint &Body shop at your earliest convenience. An estimate will be provided and as long as that is satisfactory to you we will then obtain insurance authorisation on your behalf.
Don’t forget
It is important to retain the details of any other drivers involved in an accident for insurance purposes and for reference if the police are involved.
