The general steps to deal with a traffic accident are as follows:
Stop immediately to protect the scene: After a traffic accident, the person concerned must immediately stop the car and turn on the hazard warning flashing lights, and also turn on the wide lights and tail lights at night. Except for rescuing the wounded, it is not allowed to drive away from the scene under other circumstances.
Report to the traffic police on duty or the traffic management department of the public security organ: the party concerned must truthfully state the traffic accident to the traffic police department, and the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain the vehicle and the relevant documents of the party for further ascertaining the nature of the accident.
Investigation of the accident: The traffic police department investigates and inspects the accident scene, collects evidence, and ascertains the basic facts and causes of the accident. If there is a person**, they should be treated as soon as possible.
Determination of responsibility: According to the results of the accident scene investigation, the traffic police department will determine the specific traffic accident responsibility of the party according to the causal relationship between the party's violation and the traffic accident and the role of the violation in the traffic accident.
Compensation mediation: On the basis of ascertaining the facts and distinguishing responsibilities, the traffic police department will mediate between the two parties, and the two parties will evacuate the scene after reaching a compensation agreement through negotiation. If mediation fails, the parties may file a civil lawsuit in court.
Punishment: According to the size of the responsibility for the accident, the perpetrator will be given a warning, fined, revocation of the motor vehicle driver's license or detention. If a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility will be pursued in accordance with the law.
Compensation: Traffic accident compensation mainly includes medical expenses, lost work expenses, nursing expenses, nutrition expenses, transportation expenses, disability compensation, death compensation and other compensation items. The specific amount of compensation should be calculated according to the actual situation.
It should be noted that when dealing with traffic accidents, the parties should remain calm and objective, and follow the legal procedures and the guidance of the traffic police department. At the same time, attention should be paid to retaining relevant evidence, such as on-site **, medical records, witness testimony, etc., in order to prove their rights and interests.
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