How to Handle and Compensate for Hitting Someone While Reversing?
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After the accident, the involved party should promptly dial "122" or ask passing vehicles or pedestrians to report the incident to the nearby public security authority or traffic police on duty. If someone is injured in the accident, efforts should be made to send them to the hospital for emergency treatment, unless the injury is minor and the person refuses to go to the hospital for diagnosis. Before the traffic police arrive, the scene should be preserved. Unless it is necessary to rescue the injured or protect property, the vehicles involved in the accident, the injured, or any items should not be moved without authorization.
If you hit someone while reversing, stop the car immediately to check the situation. Do not move the injured person, as this can cause secondary harm. Call 120 for emergency medical services right away, and also dial 122 to report the incident to the police. At the scene, I would turn on the hazard lights and set up a warning triangle to protect the area. After reporting to the police, remember to contact your insurance company to file a claim—the claims adjuster will guide you through the next steps. If the injured party requires urgent medical attention, you can help stop the bleeding before the ambulance arrives, but avoid moving them if possible. Once the traffic police issue an accident report, compensation items such as medical expenses, nursing fees, and nutritional costs will be clearly outlined. Keep all receipts and hospital documentation when advancing medical payments, as the insurance company will handle the final settlement. I recommend being extra cautious of blind spots while driving—installing a rearview camera or parking sensors can prevent many tragedies.
