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Record as much
information as you can at the scene of your accident. |
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Take the contact
details of any witnesses to your accident. |
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If you have fallen,
take photographs the defect, which caused you to fall.
Use a ruler to show the height/depth of the defect. |
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If the police
attend the scene, make sure you take the attending officer’s
details. |
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Make a note of
any incident or reference number. |
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Were you injured
in a commercial property? If so you will need to find
out if they have an accident book. |
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Make sure your
accident is recorded. |
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Make a note of
the insurance details for the other parties involved in
the accident. |
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Seek medical attention
and treatment either at hospital or from your local GP
as soon as possible following an accident.
Important:
trauma can mask the pain of some injuries, such as whiplash
– make sure you are properly examined even if you
feel OK. |
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Keep a full record
of any expenses you incur as a result of your accident. |
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Always tell the truth. Do
not exaggerate your injuries or the seriousness of your
accident. |
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