What should you do immediately after the accident has happened? You should stop the car as soon as possible, as it’s an offense not to do so. You should turn off your engine, and if your car’s in the way, use your hazard lights. The next thing to do is to check you’re not injured. You might have been injured, and you didn’t realize, and if you’ve got any passengers, make sure they’re all okay.
So all the occupants in your vehicle are okay; what about people in the other car? Maybe they were involved in the accident. Are they okay? If you’re going over towards that other vehicle involved in the accident. Make sure it’s safe. Check the danger around your car. So, if someone’s been injured, it’s time for a response. Call 999. and get some emergency services to help.
Try to remain calm as much as you can. Yes, you are going to be shaking after an accident. But you need to take a few deep breaths and take stock of what’s happening around you. Don’t lose your temper, and don’t apologize or admit responsibility for the accident. Let the insurers take care of that one.
If you’ve had an accident, you should tell the police within 24 hours. However, there are other situations where the police may be required to be involved at the scene. What type of things should you record at the scene? Let’s take a look and note the model, the color, and the number plate of all the vehicles involved in the accident, or take pictures or a video of them. This will also record the time and the date. Also, remember the driving conditions; this includes the weather lighting and the road surface quality.
You should leave your details if no one’s about; maybe a note on the car. So it’s easily visible. Honesty pays off. If there’s maybe CCTV in one of the adjoining houses, and you get caught, you’re in a lot of trouble.
So, just be honest. If the accident has only been minor, sometimes you’ll hear people say they don’t want to go through the insurance. You should call your insurance company and let them know they may ask you for information about yourself, maybe your policy number. So they can identify you. However, they will ask for details about the other drivers, their names, addresses, the car’s registration mark, and maybe their policy details. In this blog, we will discuss all the rules to follow.
Report Regarding The Accident In Dubai:
Always report the accident immediately, make a call on 999, stay firm, and don’t leave the accident spot. If you are a resident, you have to share the information regarding your ID, license, and registration number. If you are a tourist, you need to submit your passport number and international driver’s license number. You can also use the Dubai Police app, which allows users to register their complaints and get over them. We are going just to run you through the app. If you still need to download the Dubai Police app, do that. So once you download the app, God forbid. But if you are in a situation where you are in an accident and you need to report it, click on the Dubai app button, and it will take you to the home page. Just scroll down and click on the report of a traffic accident.
You can do other things on the app, such as requesting a police clearance certificate. You can report a request for a night work permit, as you can pay your fines to the police. But in this situation where you need to report a traffic accident, click on that button, and it takes you to the home page, where it first tells you to move to a safe location, which is very important. So when you are in an accident, you do not want to obstruct traffic behind. So, move your vehicle and the other vehicles involved in the accident to a safe location.
The app then asks you to register the total number of vehicles involved in the accident. So you will see a list down there once you’ve clicked on the number of vehicles involved in the accident. Then, it takes you to the two little form-like things you must complete. Click on the next button. And then, it takes you to the two little form-like numbers you must fill out. It asks you for details like the vehicle plate number and the license number, and the good thing is that you don’t have to type out all this physically. All you need to do is scan, or you know, to scan a convenient picture; it’s super easy, and more importantly, it’s super fast. The vehicle plate, a picture of your license, and the part on the car are scanned, and you have to number all of that on the app. It’s convenient, it’s super easy, and, more importantly, it’s super fast. Of course, don’t forget to mention your mobile number and email address because the report will come to you at your email address. So I click on the start button, and you will get a little of it; similarly, it takes you. The first instruction is to scan the plate. Take the camera close to your vehicle plate number and scan it. So that’s it.
Similarly, you did the same thing for all the vehicles involved. And, of course, the app also asks you to mention it. If the details you have entered are of the liable vehicle, the person or the driver responsible for the accident is considered liable.
Call The Rental Company: “Who Covers Vehicle Damage Costs?”
After the accident, you must inform the rental company to avoid legal charges. Could you share your location with them? Gather all the information about the driver involved, their car numbers, and license numbers, and if possible, call the ambulance in case someone needs medical attention. Give your document details to the police and take a few pictures of the vehicle.
The next important thing is, who will cover the damage cost? So, there are three different ways that a rental car can be paid for. The number one is your auto insurance. Ought to pay for your rental coverage. Suppose you bought that type of coverage on your automobile insurance policy.
The second way your rental coverage can get paid is if the at-fault driver’s insurance company pays it as the bills are incurred. So sometimes, when you’re in an accident, and the accident is someone else’s fault, that someone else will have insurance. And their insurance company may pick up the rental coverage tab. At the same time, you’re incurring those bills. They’re not required to do that; they’re not your insurance company. But sometimes, they will do it as a courtesy. And because if they can get you into a rental vehicle. And get your vehicle fixed to get your vehicle for you; they can see the money that way. So, the second route to getting your rental coverage to get your rental vehicle paid for is to look at the at-fault driver insurance coverage and ask them nicely if they will pay for your rental vehicle.
The third way to get it paid is to get the rental if they won’t voluntarily pay for it. Suppose no insurance company will voluntarily pay for it. You get the rent and put it on a credit card. When settling your personal injury claim against the at-fault driver, We deal with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. We include the charges for the rental vehicle because the at-fault driver is responsible for your injuries and all damages that flow from their carelessness, recklessness, or accident.
And so, if you have a situation where someone else caused your accident, you need to get a rental vehicle. As a result of the accident, the individual’s insurance company should have to pay for your rental coverage. And that’s something that we can include with your personal injury settlement. When it comes time to claim your injuries
Check the color of the report filed by the police:
In many authorities, to organize and share copies efficiently, police reports are printed in different colors. We will discuss all three colors here. The first is the white-color report, the genuine report organized by the police. It contains complete information about the accident, such as eyewitness statements, collected evidence, and police officers’s noticings.
The second one is the green color report. This copy is given to the victim of the accident or the complainant. The information included in this copy includes how to follow up, victim contact details for the investigating officer, and information about the victim’s rights. The third report is pink in color. This pink-colored report is given to the person involved in the accident or their insurance company.
It provides the details for insurance claims or legal procedures, such as involved parties and incident narrative. The official language in Dubai is Arabic. Most of the time, it’s difficult for visitors to understand the language. The Dubai government makes it very simple to understand; if no one is at fault, the color of the report will be white. The responsible driver will get the pink color report, and the driver not accused of any mistake will get the green form.
Stay calm and compose:
In case of an accident, keep yourself calm and composed; don’t panic. Panic will only make the situation complicated. Remain quiet and narrate the whole accident scenario to the police. Always cooperate and accomplish all the legal commitments. Sometimes, drivers start arguments and start to blame each other. We suggest that you avoid arguments with drivers and police and don’t blame someone for the accident. Your job is to observe the conditions and note the involved driver’s car numbers; the police will find the evidence themselves from eyewitnesses and cameras.
Go to the Safest side:
In the case of an accident, ensure to move your car to the side if there is no blockage. Help other affected people also if you are in good health. After the accident, stay composed and observe the situation. Take some deep breaths, look around yourself, assess the conditions, and if someone needs your help, do it quickly. Check all the drivers and passengers. Call the emergency number immediately to get him out of danger if someone is injured. If your vehicle is operable and unblocked, move it aside to eliminate the chances of further accidents. But remember to turn on your hazard light to alert the other drivers. Contact the police on emergency number 999 or use the Dubai Police App to document the situation, which is essential for insurance claims. To document the scene, take some snaps of the damaged cars, notify your insurance company, seek medical attention even if you feel better, and follow up.
Conclusion:
Driving on the well-maintained road in Dubai is like an absolute fun event. However, you must be more careful; defensive driving is the best practice to avoid or minimize accidents. Be calm and composed when it happens, assess the scenario around you, and call the emergency number. You can also use the Dubai police app to report the accident, leave the spot, and secure yourself. If you are in good health, try protecting other drivers and passengers.
