A good thought; however (you knew there would be a however, didn't you?) if
you possible can take photos of the positions of the vehicles immediately
after the accident, it is much stronger evidence than after the vehicles
have been moved.

This becomes a bit of a judgment call as to personal safety vs. documenting
the evidence.  If possible, record all while the vehicles are in situ.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "Myron Lind" <mdlind@RICA.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 6:22 PM
Subject: One more thought on accidents

> Hey all
>
> Lots of good and bad points brought up about having an accident or being
the
> victim of such, since we are all perfect drivers.
>
> Once the accident has occurred, I have no quarrel with documenting it,
make
> sure you are coving your side of the story. One important thing!! Make
sure
> you at very least move yourself, your vehicle, the other parties, whatever
> just enough so that you don't cause another accident. Or carry flares or
> those reflective triangles the truckers use. Get them up and alert other
> motorist to slow down and not hurt/maim/kill anyone else. No sense in
> smashing both side of your favorite vehicle, getting yourself or the other
> person killed by oncoming traffic, or whatever. Think about it. The
accident
> is a done deal. Do something to stop more trauma and damage from
occurring.
> Then go after the documentation.
>
> Myron Lind
> 81 Westy
> 82 Diesel Westy getting mechanical TDI (sorry folks, no tangible progress
> yet)
>