If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you know how confusing and chaotic things can get. On the other hand, if you’ve never been in one, you might not know that you are responsible for certain things. Here’s what you should avoid doing after a car accident. Don’t Neglect to Report the Accident Sometimes, a car accident isn’t that serious. Maybe there was only a scratch. Maybe there’s a sizable dent in both cars, but you both agree not to call the police and file a police report because you think it’s a hassle. You’d rather let the insurance take care of it. Here’s why that’s a bad idea. It’s probable that you don’t know a thing about the other driver. Are you sure that they even have insurance? Perhaps they gave you false information, or their policy lapsed, or they don’t have proper coverage. What if they have active arrest warrants? It’s also possible that you or they were injured without realizing it. As many as one in seven people does not have car insurance, and when you get into an accident with them, you’ll be left holding the bill. Not to mention that accident reports can speed …
