What steps should I take if injured in a car accident?

At the scene of the accident, if possible, record details of the location of the accident as well as the vehicles, drivers, passengers and witnesses involved, including:

• ACCIDENT LOCATION – record the street address of the accident including the nearest intersection and details of anything in the surrounding area that contributed to the accident occurring (e.g. gravel build up on the roadway or roadworks set up in the area);

• OTHER DRIVERS  – names, contact and licence details, as well as any information provided by them as to how the accident occurred, and in particular, any admission of fault;

• VEHICLES – registration, colour, make and model  details (and ensure you record all vehicles involved); 

• PASSENGERS –  names, contact details, the vehicles they were passengers in, and any information provided by them as to what they witnessed; 

• WITNESSES  – names, contact details, where they were when they witnessed the accident, and any further information they may have as to what caused the accident (you may find it easier to record what they tell you on your mobile phone if this is available to you); 

• RECALL – What you recall as to how the accident happened, and the participation of each of the vehicles involved, so that you do not forget important details at a later date; 

• TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS – it is a good idea (if possible), to take photographs of the accident scene, the vehicles involved in the accident (including your vehicle damage), licences of drivers and registration plates of the other vehicles involved in the accident on your mobile phone; 

• GATHER WHAT YOU CAN – If you are badly injured in the accident, then you may not be able to obtain this information, however, in such case Police will be required to attend upon the accident scene and they will obtain all of this information for you.