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🛡️ Safety & Disaster Open
Guide on What to Do When in a Traffic Accident
💡 The Bottom Line
After a traffic accident, always call 119 and 110 first, and be sure to record the other party's information and photos of the scene. Always visit a medical institution for injuries.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Those who have been victims of a traffic accident (car, bicycle, pedestrian)
📋 What
Taking appropriate actions immediately after the accident, reporting, and using consultation desks
⏰ When
Immediately after the accident (reporting to the police on the same day is required)
📍 Where
Response at the scene → Police/119 → Hospital → Insurance company → Consultation desk if necessary
❗ Why
Because responding in the correct order ensures that you receive compensation for damages and prevents future trouble
📝 How
1. Ensure safety → 2. Call 119/110 → 3. Record other party's info & photos → 4. Contact insurance company → 5. Visit a medical institution → 6. Use consultation desks if necessary
⏱ Contacting the police/insurance company: Same day. Insurance payment: 1 to several months depending on the situation
📖 Easy Explanation
If you are involved in a traffic accident, it's okay to feel panicked. First, calm down and act in this order.
[Immediate Actions After an Accident (Most Important)]
- Move to a safe place (prevent rear-end collisions)
- If anyone is injured, call 119 (ambulance)
- Call 110 for the police (reporting the accident is legally required)
- Record the other party's information (name, contact info, license plate, insurance company)
- Record the scene with photos (vehicle positions, damages, brake marks, etc.)
[Actions to Take Later]
- Contact your insurance company
- If you have any injuries, be sure to visit a medical institution (pain may appear later)
- Consultation Desk: Gunma Prefecture Traffic Accident Consultation Office 📞 027-223-5774
- Lawyer Consultation: Ota City Free Lawyer Consultation (Reservation required: 0276-47-1111)
✅ Checklist
- RequiredRequired even for minor accidents (legal obligation)
- RequiredTaking photos with a smartphone is the most reliable way
- RequiredTake photos before the police arrive
- OptionalSymptoms like whiplash may appear later
👥 Who Qualifies
- Those who have been victims of a traffic accident
- Those who don't know what to do after an accident
❓ FAQ
Do I need to call the police even for a minor injury?
Yes. Even if it's a minor traffic accident, reporting it to the police is legally required (Road Traffic Act Article 72). It's also necessary for later insurance procedures.
What happens if the other party doesn't have insurance?
You can receive compensation through a system called the "Government Compensation Business." Please consult the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism or your insurance company.
My body started hurting some time after the accident. Can I get compensation?
Yes, it is possible. Please visit a medical institution as soon as possible and get a medical certificate to prove the causal relationship with the accident.
📎 Related Procedures
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