{"id":40128,"date":"2026-06-11T11:10:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T03:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=40128"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:10:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T03:10:53","slug":"5-things-you-must-do-immediately-after-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/5-things-you-must-do-immediately-after-a-car-accident","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Must Do Immediately After a Car Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accidents are stressful and unexpected. Knowing exactly what steps to take right after a collision can keep you safe, protect your legal rights and ensure a smooth motor insurance claim process. If you ever find yourself in an accident, follow this simple five-step guide to take control of the situation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. Document the Scene<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take photos of the front, back and sides of all vehicles involved<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capture close-ups of any visible damage<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capture<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> road signs and your surrounding environment <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which can help to identify the accident location when making a police report<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk around the site and record a clear video of the entire scene<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><b>2. Exchange Info Wisely<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What to collect:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Politely ask for their name, phone number, license plate and insurance information<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What can be shared<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Your name, phone number, license plate and insurance information<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What to avoid:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Never admit fault, offer cash to settle at the scene or share unnecessary personal info<\/span><\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><b>3. Gather Extra Details<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/h4>\r\n<h3><b><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Extend_this_image_to_16_9_202605211933-1024x572.jpeg\" alt=\"driver politely asks any witnesses for their name and contact number\" width=\"696\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Extend_this_image_to_16_9_202605211933-1024x572.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Extend_this_image_to_16_9_202605211933-300x167.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Extend_this_image_to_16_9_202605211933-768x429.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Extend_this_image_to_16_9_202605211933-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Extend_this_image_to_16_9_202605211933-696x388.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Extend_this_image_to_16_9_202605211933-1068x596.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Extend_this_image_to_16_9_202605211933.jpeg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Politely ask any witnesses for their name and contact number<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save and back up your dashcam footage immediately to prevent it from being accidentally overwritten<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><b>4. Make a Police Report<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the nearest police station to file your report within 24 hours<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share the photos and videos you took at the accident scene with the reporting officer<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><b>5. Fix the Damages<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your car to a designated workshop for repairs<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your police report and insurance policy documents to proceed<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Simplify Your Claims With MY Chubb Motor Assist<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need help organizing everything in a stressful moment? <\/span>MY Chubb Motor Assist<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here to provide support and step-by-step assistance when you need it most. If you have motor insurance with Chubb <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance Malaysia Berhad (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">licensed by the Financial Services Act, 2013 and regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this app will guide you through your claim from start to finish.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefit(s) payable under eligible products is(are) protected by PIDM up to limits. Please refer to PIDM&#8217;s TIPS Brochure or contact Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad or PIDM (visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pidm.gov.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pidm.gov.my<\/a> ). 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