What to NOT DO when filing a car insurance claim

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What to NOT DO When Filing a Car
Insurance Claim
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• Do Not run away from the scene of the
  accident even, and especially, if you are at
  fault. Do not move your car or the others from
  the scene. Check if medical aid is required and
  arrange for it.

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• DO NOT avoid informing the police. If the other
  involved parties try to arrange a settlement with
  you without informing the police, this is an
  illegal turn of events that you must avoid being
  party to. Remember that the FIR will help in
  filing your insurance claim, so never skip this
  all-important step.

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• DO NOT lose control. It is natural to get
  stressed under these circumstances and end up
  being aggressive and angry or being submissive
  and accepting the blame and legal liability of
  the accident. DO NEITHER. Politely enquire if the
  other parties are alright and dial 100 to call
  the police.

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• DO NOT drive under the influence of alcohol or
  other consumables, or indulge in malicious,
  illegal driving. Avoid employing your passenger
  car for commercial use. Remember in the event of
  an accident, these actions will disqualify your
  insurance claim.

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• DO NOT ignore post-accident formalities or the
  time limits within which to file them. Collect
  all the necessary documents from all quarters and
  file a convincing car accident claim as promptly
  and correctly as possible.

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• DO NOT give anything in writing to the insurance
  company before you have had a chance to review
  your policy. Do NOT sign any releases until you
  obtain legal advice or believe that the first
  estimated value provided by the company is the
  ultimate.

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• DO NOT accept any check that says final
  payment unless you are ready to do so.

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• The most crucial thing for anybody looking to
  file an insurance claim is to follow the law,
  keep a clear head, be honest, collect evidence
  and keep your insurance firm in the loop. If you
  follow these cardinal rules, then its unlikely
  that your car insurance claim will ever be
  rejected.

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