While we don’t like to think about the worst happening, (i.e. our beautiful Audi crashing and a potential trip to A&E) it is wise to know what to do if a car accident does take place.

It's been said that the risk of accidents is high during road trips. It's summertime and many of you are probably going to do at least one trip this season. In addition to getting your Audi ready for a road trip, you should also be prepared in case of an accident.

If you are unprepared, you may end up doing or saying something that implicates you for what happened, even if it was not your fault. To make sure this does not happen, read on to discover the important steps you should take if you and your Audi are involved in a car accident.

Watch what you say

There is only one place to begin and this is with gluing your mouth shut! Not literally, of course! But you need to make sure you only say the bare minimum. There are many people that have ended up saying too much and getting themselves in trouble. Don’t apologize and certainly do not take the blame either. The other driver may have been under the influence or speeding, so don’t assume you are to blame.

Take photographs

It is a good idea to take some photographs of the scene using your smartphone. Most car crashes have visible damage, and you never know what sort of proof you may require.

Get witness contact details

You probably already know you need to get the contact information of the other driver. However, witness contact information is a must, too.

Keep receipts

It is likely that you will have had to incur a number of different expenses because of the accident. You probably have a repair bill at your nearest Audi garage. Or maybe you needed a new car altogether? Make sure you keep a hold of all of the receipts and other documents that prove the expenditure because you will be able to include that in your claim so that the other driver’s insurer covers the cost.

Contact a car accident lawyer

If you were not to blame for the accident, you will want to make sure you get the full amount of compensation available. While you could launch a personal injury case yourself, this really does not come recommended. You won’t get a second chance to claim compensation, so it’s not worth the risk. Instead, look for a car accident lawyer who has worked on many cases similar to yours so you have the best chance of getting the maximum payout available to you.

If you follow the above steps, you can make sure that you do not end up getting the blame for something that was not your fault. Not only this, but you can make certain that you get the payout you deserve so you can cover the cost of a repair or replacement.