Cosgrove Gaynard Solicitors

What to do after a Road Traffic Accident *

Cosgrove Gaynard Solicitors set out the below step by step guide to what to do after a road traffic accident. At all times it should be remembered that your health is paramount and is the first thing you need to attend to after a road traffic accident*.

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1. Report the acccident to the Gardai. Do not move your vehicles unless directed to do so by the Gardai.

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2. Take details from the other driver including name, insurance, registration number.

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3. Take details from any witnesses

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4. Don’t admit liability . Often it is a condition of an insurance policy not to admit liablity following an accident and so it is wise not to admit liability in case your policy is invalidated.

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5. Wait for the Gardai to arrive to speak to both drivers.

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6. If you are injured you need to attend at your GP or A & E for treatment.

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7. Contact your solicitor for expert advice in the matter . Cosgrove Gaynard Solicitors at 01 234 0044, email info@cgsolicitors.ie, Web: www.cgsolicitors.ie.

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* In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement. This statement is made in compliance with Reg.8 of SI 518 of 2002.

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