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Never<\/i><\/b> \u00a0admit fault at the scene<\/b><\/p>\n
When it comes to determining fault, very few vehicle accidents are cut and dried. Your perception of what happened might not be entirely accurate, even if you think you were the one who caused it. That\u2019s why you should never tell the other driver or a police officer that you accept blame for the accident. You should even avoid apologizing, as your kindness might be misinterpreted.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s okay to inquire about the well-being of the other driver and passengers and to be perfectly polite and courteous, but that\u2019s all. Your sincere apology or admission of involvement in the cause of the accident could later be used against you by your insurance company or the other driver\u2019s insurance. Simply stick to the facts and you\u2019ll be less likely to have your own words used as a reason not to pay for damages to your motorcycle or costs related to injuries you may have sustained.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Never<\/i><\/b> \u00a0agree to just \u201cforget about It\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n Dealing with the aftermath of an accident is a hassle, so it\u2019s no surprise that many people are tempted to say, \u201cLet\u2019s just forget about it,\u201d and go their separate ways. But even if it was just a minor fender bender, you should file a report with the police. Having no official report of what happened may give your insurance company a reason not to cover damage to your motorcycle or medical bills.<\/span><\/p>\n Getting the other driver\u2019s information is not enough \u2013 the info they give you may not even be accurate. You should be especially wary if the other driver tries hard to persuade you not to get law enforcement involved, as this could be an indication that they\u2019re unlicensed, uninsured or even have a warrant out for their arrest. Any of those circumstances would work in your favor if you end up having to take legal action.<\/span><\/p>\n When you do give your account to the police, be sure to recount the facts only. Don\u2019t include what you think might have happened, how you were feeling at the time, or anything else that an insurance provider may be able to use to get out of covering your costs.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Never<\/i><\/b> \u00a0assume you\u2019re not hurt<\/b><\/p>\n In many cases, injuries that result from vehicle accidents don\u2019t rear their ugly heads until hours or days after the accident. Even though you may have just been bumped and you feel perfectly fine in the moments after the accident, you could begin to feel pain associated with whiplash or other injuries later. It\u2019s best to assume that you might be hurt and get checked out by a medical professional just in case.<\/span><\/p>\n Keep in mind that if you tell the other driver, the police and\/or your insurance provider that you weren\u2019t injured but then feel delayed symptoms of an injury later, you make it easier for insurance companies to claim that your injury is not related to the accident. The point is that it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry if there\u2019s any chance that the accident will result in a financial burden later on.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Never<\/i><\/b> \u00a0immediately call your insurance company(for foreign country other than Thailand)<\/b><\/p>\n There is a common misconception among drivers that calling your insurance company is your first priority after an accident. This is simply not the case. In fact, you should not talk to your insurance company at all before you make an official report and get checked out by a medical professional. Depending on the situation, you may even want to speak to attorney before you contact your insurance provider.<\/span><\/p>\n Keep in mind that insurance companies will always look for a way not to cover your claim, so they may try to get you to say something that lets them off the hook. That\u2019s much more likely to happen if you\u2019re still frazzled from the accident. Regardless of whether you decide to work with a lawyer or not, don\u2019t talk to the insurance agent until you\u2019re calm, clear-headed and prepared to give your account of the accident in a factual way.<\/span><\/p>\n About the Author: <\/b>John Zaid is an avid legal blogger and a Houston motorcycle accident lawyer. When he\u2019s not advocating for his clients, he enjoys sharing his experience and expertise through writing on a variety of online publications. <\/span><\/p>\n For more information, visit his firm at <\/span>www.ZaidLaw.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Credit: Motorcycle.com<\/span><\/p>\n Check out our weekly sale, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/thai.webike.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/587.jpg\")
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