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2 things to avoid after a car crash

On Behalf of | Jan 24, 2025 | Personal Injury

Doing the right things after a car crash is crucial. For example, you need to call the police and exchange details with the other driver. Just as important is to avoid certain things.

Here are two things you do not want to do:

1. Admitting fault

Many people make mistakes when driving, both big and small. You might feel terrible about the crash, especially if another party was injured. If you made even the tiniest mistake, you might think it is only correct to apologize and perhaps say what you did wrong. For example, “I’m so sorry, I just didn’t see you.” Or, “I’m sorry, my daughter was screaming her head off in the back seat, I’m normally a really safe driver.”

An insurer may seize your comments to attribute more fault to you and reduce any payout you get. Stay quiet and leave it to the appropriate bodies to determine fault.

2. Taking an early offer

Insurers often ring those involved in car crashes soon after the event. They call to offer them a sum of money which the person can get right there and then. It can be tempting to accept, as you might not want the hassle of a drawn-out compensation claim and might prefer to take the money and get on with life. The amount on offer is likely well below what you deserve. It may also be too soon to understand the full effects of your injuries, and they could turn out to cost you much more than the amount on offer.

Insurers can be tricky to deal with. Consider seeking guidance from someone with experience dealing with insurers and a thorough understanding of how personal injury law works.