A vehicle with front bumper hitting a third party i.e. another vehicle, pedestrian or any other third party’s asset is commonly being assessed to be the party at fault.
A side collusion i.e. brushing of vehicle’s door against another vehicle’s door will be awarded a 50%-50% claim entitlement.
Last vehicle of a chain accident may have to bear the repair costs for all the vehicles in-front.
- Always remain calm when you are involved in an accident. Check for injuries on your passengers and yourself. Call for an ambulance if need be.
- Check for traffic before alighting from your vehicle. Assess the condition of the drivers/ passengers of other involved vehicle (if any).
- Proceed to snap a few quick but detailed photo of all vehicles involved (including vehicle numbers, road condition, traffic and such).
- Exchange particulars of all drivers. Get a name card when possible.
- Make a police report if there are body injuries.
- Regardless you are claiming on your insurance policy, you must report the incident to your insurer within 24 hours. Failing which, the insurer may decline to pay for the losses.
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