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07/25/2016 Source: Procon-SP
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Source: UOL Cars
Who goes car, either daily or not, whether in heavy traffic in large cities, on highways or in the quiet streets of small towns, it is subject to accidents.
Much is said about how to avoid collisions, but what about when the hit happened? Do you know how to act?
UOL Cars below a brief tutorial in five steps, with the basic procedures that the driver should have after being involved in a traffic accident.
Dealing with the consequences and hassles can not be easy, but it will be a little easier by following these tips. Check it.
1 Check for injuries
The first thing that you should worry about is whether there injured. In any way move the victim, be it inside or outside the car - unless there is a principle of fire in the car and there is a risk of explosion. Turn immediately to the Fire Department (193) and report it. Tell the clerk if there are people trapped in the wreckage of the vehicle and noticed leaking oil or fuel on the track.
2 Signal the site
Federal law allows the cars involved in accidents are removed if disturb others, but only if there are no victims (injured or fatal). Position them on the shoulder (if any) or, if possible, in the right range, so it does not hinder the movement. Turn on the hazard lights and place the warning triangle 30 meters from where the first car is stationary. - Minimum distance recommended by Contran (National Traffic Council Do not worry if this change can influence the assessment or investigation of the accident by the police or the insurance company. the dynamics are as failures makes clear how the accident occurred.
3 Register the occurrence
Those involved should do the police report, known as BO in many states, or as Brat (Bulletin of Traffic Accident Records). You can call the Military Police (190) to go to place, or do backlogged if there are no victims. Some regions - is the case of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Paraná - now offer online newsletter. They can be filled in time by phone, and allow to attach photos of the accident. It is important to have the data involved (name, address and telephone number) and vehicles (make, model and license plate number). If the parties differ on who is to blame, each can make your BO separately. In this case, it is advisable to take contact witnesses.
4 Triggering insurance
Call the insurance company and ask for the trailer to take the car out of order to the workshop. Remember that those who caused the accident is responsible for the costs and in this case, should trigger the accident to third. If the policy does not cover third parties responsible will have to pay for the out of pocket costs.
5 Request DPVAT
The Compulsory Insurance DPVAT indemnifies victims and traffic accident victims relatives? injury, disability or death. But beware: this benefit can only be requested if it has been done BO (or Brat) and the person has medical records.
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