{"id":16898,"date":"2020-09-18T09:19:06","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T09:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/?p=16898"},"modified":"2020-09-18T09:21:21","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T09:21:21","slug":"8-step-guide-accident-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breaks.com\/8-step-guide-accident-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"An 8-step guide: What you should do after an accident abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are many things that are quite disturbing in life, and being involved in an accident can be incredibly scary. Of course, we do all we can to avoid this, but unfortunately, fate has it in the cards for us. It can get even scarier if you are involved in an accident abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are in a foreign country, all the rules are different, and you might find yourself in a situation where you are not sure what to do and how to act. Whether you are traveling abroad for business or leisure, here is a detailed guide to help you take necessary actions in case you ever find yourself involved in an accident away from your homeland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1 – Contact Emergency Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The first step you must take if you are ever involved in an accident anywhere in the world is to contact the local emergency services. If anyone\u2019s hurt on the scene, whether it is you or anybody else, then you would need to get the medical services on the spot immediately to help those who are injured. Even if nobody is injured, getting the police emergency services to the scene would be essential to collect data on everyone who is involved in the accident and to interview witnesses. Do not leave the scene of an accident ever without having contacted the emergency services so that you do not end up in even more trouble.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2 – Collect Necessary Information from all Parties Involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you have made sure that you and everyone else on the scene of the accident are safe and not harmed, you must start collecting all the necessary information you might need about everyone involved. As mentioned by the professionals at JSBell Law<\/a>, try and get the names and identification numbers of everyone at the scene. If this was a road accident, then you must also take notes with the license plates of all the cars involved in case you need to provide that information to your insurer or even to the authorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3 – Gather Evidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have been involved in an accident abroad, chances are you are going to need evidence from the scene to get compensated for any damages. The evidence can be in the form of pictures of the accident<\/a> as well as any police and medical reports that were written on or after the scene. All of that evidence can help you when it comes to getting compensation or if things take a legal detour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4 – Contact your Insurer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you are traveling abroad, you must have a valid insurance policy<\/a> that covers your entire trip in case of any accidents. Once you are involved in an accident in a foreign country, you will need to get in touch with your insurer and make a compensation claim. There is a great chance you might need to provide some evidence and official reports to get the compensation you deserve, but it is an essential step that you must take after an accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5 – Get Legal Representation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After an accident, you could be relatively lucky if nobody got hurt, and everything went smoothly with your insurers and all those involved. However, sometimes things can get complicated that you need to involve the foreign court in the accident dispute. If you find yourself in a dispute with your insurer over compensation costs or even with other parties involved in the accident, then you should seek legal representation immediately. You can try to find a lawyer in the country where you are staying or even hire a legal team from your country to represent you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6 – Seek Medical Attention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not all injuries are visible or felt at the scene of an accident. Sometimes, people can suffer from internal injuries that only become visible after a couple of hours or maybe even days. To avoid any unnecessary medical complications, seek medical attention after an accident you are involved in, even if you are feeling relatively well. It would be better to get medical attention and find out that you are fine than neglect it and later find out you have a serious injury. Ask around for the nearest local hospital or clinic and pay them a quick visit just to be safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 7 – Contact your Embassy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If the accident you were involved in abroad was very serious and you are unsure about how to act, then contact your home embassy to get their support. Foreign embassies are there to aid their citizens abroad in case they ever get into trouble or need support immediately when they are far away from their homeland. Do not hesitate to contact your embassy at the scene of an accident if you feel like it would be necessary. They can get you the help and support you need straight away and save you the hassle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 8 – Make Alterations to Travel Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nobody plans for an accident to happen. That is why sometimes you might need to alter your travel plans and travel back to your home country earlier than you had planned after an accident abroad. It would be a necessary step to take if you have been injured in any way and need to seek long term medical attention in your homeland rather than stay in a foreign country. Sometimes your embassy or legal representative, if you had to hire one abroad, might advise you to make your way back home after an accident to avoid legal troubles in a foreign country. In which case, it would certainly be better to alter your travel plans as soon as you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people travel abroad regularly for business or leisure. The last thing anyone would expect to happen when abroad is to be involved in an accident. However, if you do find yourself involved in an accident abroad, you must take immediate action to salvage the situation and get out of the accident with minimal losses. Make sure you involve the local authorities immediately and get in touch with legal representatives as soon as you can if the situation gets too serious. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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