5 things you must do immediately after a car accident

Have you been in a car accident before? I have, and personally, it’s one of the most jarring circumstances you can find yourself in–especially if you have passengers on-board. Honestly, it’s not one of my best days. I lost my cool instead of defusing the situation and working a way towards a solution. My inexperience showed how little I knew about how to handle these kinds of incidents.

You can’t know for sure if you’ll react the same way as I did. An instance as sudden and as stressful as a car accident can’t be expected. However, preparation is better than nothing. Because of this, I compiled an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide on what to do when you’re involved in a car accident. This is based on my experience and some advice from experts in traffic management and motoring.

1. Check for injuries

The safety of everyone in a vehicle involved in an accident is the utmost priority. So before doing anything, check if you’re injured. If you’re feeling fine, proceed to check on the status of your passengers. If you or anyone in the vehicle has been injured, call 9-1-1 immediately so first responders can be aware of what happened and provide proper assistance as soon as possible.

If no one is in shape to call for help, try not to move and wait for emergency assistance.

2. Handle the situation properly

If you’re able to take control of the situation, you must handle it the right way. How?

  • Put the hazard lights on so oncoming traffic will be able to identify the situation from a distance.
  • If your car is still in operating condition, pull it on the side of the road to stop interfering with traffic.
  • Use your early warning device or other markers you have in your vehicle to alert motorists, pedestrians, and responders of the situation you’re in.

3. Interact in a calm manner

It’s understandable to experience shock in car accidents. Everyone involved will be in a stressful mode. But the last thing anybody wants is for tempers to flare and escalate the situation.

It is true that cooler heads prevail. If you’re calm, you might be able to defuse the situation and help the others involved collect themselves as well. You don’t want to add any more problems to the one you’re in.

4. List down the necessary details

Once your head is clear, exchange information with other drivers involved. These are the important things to list down:

  • Names, addresses, and contact information
  • Comprehensive car insurance providers and policy numbers
  • Driver’s licenses and plate numbers
  • Car make and model
  • Location of accident

In addition, don’t forget to document the accident. Take photos of the damage and the surrounding vicinity. All of these will be needed once you file your car insurance claim for eventual repairs.

5. Let the traffic investigators do their job

There are times that police might be involved with the situation. Let them take command and follow their instructions. Sometimes in the heat of the moment, we can get caught up with everything that has happened that we might hinder or impede the investigation of the officials in control.

The SOP or standard operating procedure of the investigators is to take control of the accident. Once everything is under control, they will then proceed to collect details and testimonies from all the parties involved so they can book an incident report. This is instrumental to make sure that those liable will be held accountable for the accident that occurred.

Don’t forget to get the names and contact information of the investigators. You will need their official report to file your insurance claim or in some instances, make your case if it ever comes down to legal matters.

Additional reminders

Once everything is done, it’s highly advisable that you contact your insurance provider immediately so they can help you navigate through the situation. They might be able to provide additional assistance beyond claims, depending on the policy you have.

There’s always a better way to handle a tense and upsetting situation so it can be resolved quickly and without any added hassle. To help you remember what you need to do, keep in mind to always be C-H-I-L-L after a car accident.

Also, don’t be caught with your tail between your legs being in a car accident without insurance. For fast and convenient car insurance shopping, go to https://www.ecomparemo.com/vehicle-insurance and get multiple car insurance quotes in just 15 seconds. They have a dedicated VIP concierge to assist you with issuance to policy adjustments, claims, renewal, and other special requests.

About the author:

Kevin Joshua Ng is a car enthusiast who has written for In The Garage, a trusted resource for car owners in North America. He is also a contributor for eCompareMo.com, the country’s leading and complete comparison portal intended for Filipinos looking for quick, secure, and complete banking and insurance products in the Philippines.

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3 reasons why Huawei Vision S offers serious value for money

05/25/2021

When it comes to buying TVs or any electronics in general, we always look for the best value for money as customers. Huawei is obviously familiar with this with the array of affordable devices it churns out every now and then. And with the company’s new smart TV, they aim to deliver the same things — useful features with a reasonable price.

With a starting price in the Philippines of less than PhP 33K, here are some of the key reasons why Huawei Vision S Series offers serious value for money.

Immersive picture quality

The Huawei Vision S Series is capable of producing detailed picture quality thanks to its 4K resolution with up to 120Hz refresh rate. As mentioned in our full review, this definitely helped in making content consumption more enjoyable as it offers ultra-smooth movements for video content with high framerates.

Watching movies and even playing games are really immersive experiences and the display also offers great viewing angles so you still see the same picture quality wherever in the room you may be. It can also insert 24/30fps video into 120 frames to produce more fluid-moving images.

And as I’ve said previously, watching and playing games and appreciating its picture quality was already enough for me for the first few days of having the Vision S before I went and explored its other features.

Powerful and clear audio

Equipped with a total of four downward-firing speakers at 10W each, this smart TV can produce loud and detailed audio thanks to Huawei’s proprietary speaker system. While it understandably doesn’t have as much bass as dedicated speakers for a home theater-like setup, its sound performance is definitely enough for casual users.

It’s not only loud, but it also creates a virtual surround sound that I have personally experienced and really adds to the immersion.

Loaded with unique features

Having great picture quality together with a powerful and detailed audio performance are really important characteristics for a TV. But Huawei goes beyond that and offers features not usually seen on smart TVs at this price range.

For one, it comes with its own webcam that magnetically sticks to the TV when you need to use it and easily detaches after for better security. And with its built-in MeeTime app, you may use the webcam and call friends and relatives straight from your TV.

With this feature, it’s easy to set up an online reunion with family and friends, especially during these times that staying indoors is safer.

Another feature is its Huawei Vision app that has your needed functions all in one app. Through the app, you can control the TV, its different settings, or use its OneHop Projection that uses its remote’s NFC tag to communicate with other Huawei devices.

By tapping the sensors on your phone and the remote, you can instantly cast content to the Vision S without needing to connect to the same WiFi network which is usually the process for sharing content.

Final thoughts and price

Yes, other smart TVs also have 4K resolution at 120Hz with a good sound system. Although the Huawei Vision S Series tops those in terms of pricing and the addition of unique features like its included webcam and MeeTime that offer additional uses and services to its users.

It’s no secret that you don’t have direct access to apps like YouTube but Huawei has made a way to get hold of these apps and further enjoy the overall viewing experience.

The Huawei Vision S’s 55-inch model starts at PhP 32,999 for cash/straight purchases. For those who are looking for a wider and bigger screen, the 65-inch Huawei Vision S is priced starting at PhP 49, 999 for cash/straight transactions. Every purchase of the Huawei Vision S Series is also nominated for free home delivery until May 31.

You may read our full review for more input regarding its general day-to-day performance.

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