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Please stop and help the injured.
Under Section 134 of the Motor
Vehicles Act, it is the
responsibility of the driver of the
vehicle involved in the accident to
convey the injured to the nearest
hospital/medical practitioner. In
such a case, the doctor shall be
duty bound to provide medical aid
without waiting for any procedural
formalities |
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If the accident involves a vehicle
carrying dangerous goods (oil
tankers, chemical carriers etc.),
keep everyone away. Do not allow
anyone to smoke in the vicinity.
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Offer medical assistance. If the
person refuses medical assistance,
try to obtain in writing from the
person that he does not desire any
medical help. |
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Note down names and addresses of
witnesses and registration numbers
of vehicles passing by, these could
prove useful during investigation.
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If a policeman arrives in the scene,
note down his name and number. |
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Do not move the vehicle unless you
are ordered by a police officer to
do so / to remove a trapped person /
to prevent obstruction to fire
services. |
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The victim and his relatives have
the RIGHT to obtain the copy of the
First Information Report, Panchnama,
Medical Report and other relevant
documents for claiming compensation.
The victim can move the Motor
Accident Claim Tribunal as
prescribed by the law. |
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