Accident Advice Sticky

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Mods have agreed to set up an accident advice sticky.

Now, IANAL, and don't profess to know everything about accident advice, so am putting it out there for people to suggest what we include in the sticky.

I'd say something like the following:

1. At the scene of the accident:

If you're able to, photograph the scene, get details of witnesses, get the details of the driver and vehicle involved, ensure police are called and get the details of the officers.

If you're unable to do so then..........?

Do not apologise, mention helmets or hi-viz (if you're not wearing one/it) or say that you're 'fine', even if you feel it. Adrenalin will likely mask some injuries for 24hrs.

2. After the accident:

Document all your injuries, and photograph them. Write down exactly what you remember about the accident. Visit a GP/A&E to establish your injuries. Take your bike to a bike shop to establish the extent of the damage and the cost of remedying it.

Try to establish who was at fault, see whether the Police are bringing charges against the driver.

You can process a claim direct via the driver's insurance company, or via solicitors. It is probably advisable to use solicitors, although some report success without them.

Recommended solicitors include:

Russell Jones and Walker (can be contacted via the CTC even if you're not a member)
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Thoughts?