What to do immediately after a car accident in Kenya
In the first few minutes after an accident, clear priorities matter more than perfect answers. Safety and documentation come first.
A step-by-step guide for the first moments after an accident, focused on safety, documentation, and avoiding common mistakes.
Start with safety
Check for injuries, reduce immediate danger if it is safe to do so, and avoid escalating a stressful situation. The first priority is always people, not paperwork.
Capture the right details
Once it is safe, record the basic facts: location, time, vehicle details, visible damage, names and contacts, and photos where appropriate. Those details become useful later when memory is no longer fresh.
Report without guessing
When speaking to the insurer or intermediary, explain the facts clearly and avoid filling gaps with assumptions. Simple, accurate reporting is more useful than trying to sound certain about details you do not yet know.
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