Sunday, 14 October 2012

Have You Been Involved In An Accident With Your Used Caravan?

Putting together an action plan for if you are ever involved in an accident with your used caravan is not something that most people want to think about, but it is important that you are prepared for all scenarios during your travels. This will ensure that, should the unthinkable ever happen, you will be able to stay calm throughout the aftermath and do everything that you need to. Use these tips to ensure that an accident in your caravan does not spell the end of your trip:
Move away from the used caravan
The safety of yourself and those travelling with you should be your primary concern, so make sure that you move to a spot that is clear from the scene of the accident. If travelling on a highway, for example, pull onto the grassy verge beside the barrier to ensure that you are clear of fast moving traffic.
Take down details
Now is the time to be concerned with the other people involved in the accident. Make sure that you take down details like the car and used caravan's registration numbers, the driver's details and the name of their insurance company. Take a quick note of what damage each vehicle has sustained, as well as any injuries to drivers or passengers.
Take photographs
The next step is to document the damage that has occurred to your used caravan, your car and the vehicles of the other people involved. These days, most mobile phones are fitted with a camera so this should be pretty easy to do. If there are any visible tire marks on the road, take photos of these, too.
Contact insurance company
As soon as you can, you will need to contact your insurance company to provide them with details of the accident, including: the date and time of the incident, details of the drivers involved, and the circumstances of the incident. The insurance company will ask you a number of questions that you will need to answer.
At the end of the day, the most important thing to do when involved in an accident with your used caravan is to never admit liability. This is actually up to the insurance companies to decide - you should never admit that you were at fault or assume that the other driver was. After making sure that everyone is okay and exchanging details with the other people involved, all you need to do is leave or call a tow service to get your caravan out of there.

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