An accident is always an unpleasant, dangerous, financially costly business. But in your power to minimize losses - how? The main thing is to avoid the most common mistakes that, alas, almost all drivers make after accidents. We get acquainted with the list, draw conclusions and, of course, do not make mistakes.
Inattention to objects
Mistake number one - inattention to objects that relate to the accident in the most direct way. At the scene of the accident, it is necessary to conduct a thorough examination of the traces of the accident and record everything. Traces on the roadway, terrain objects, roadsides, etc. Post-crash assessment will become much easier and faster in the future if you can provide the expert organization with the relevant information.
Control of paperwork
Mistake number two is the lack of control over the quality of execution and the reliability of primary procedural documents by officials. We are talking about the protocols of the inspection from the scene of the incident, the diagrams to it, the protocols of the vehicle inspection, etc.
Errors in behavior
Under the third number in the rating of driving mistakes (unforgivable, by the way) - behavioral errors provoked by stress. Even if you are to blame for the accident, you should not run away in the literal sense of the word - if the problems of other people do not bother you, then the chances are great that you will be found (and additional sanctions will be imposed, respectively). Facing apathy after the accident? Pull yourself together! Otherwise, while you stand between heaven and earth, documents, diagrams, etc. can be made implausible with corresponding consequences. True, trusting the employees of government agencies who arrived at the scene of the accident is also absolutely impossible in any case - without going into details, they may be completely wrong. Do not sign documents without familiarization, even if the official makes you sympathetic, and there is no doubt about his honesty.
Ignoring
Mistake number four - ignoring the need to identify the person who drove the car. Are you sure it was the owner? But it is possible that a third party will compensate for the harm caused.
Panic
Well, the fifth mistake is general panic. Keep an eye on the situation, and if you see that a car assessment and general expertise are definitely needed, take care of collecting information for professionals. The more points are clarified at once, the less problems and ambiguities will remain later.
Good luck on the road!