What to do immediately after a road traffic accident in Serbia

This guide concerns events and claims handled in Serbia. Protecting people and following the competent services’ instructions comes first. Only when it is safe should you start preserving facts that may later explain the event and damage.

Safety and assistance come first

Check whether anyone needs help, make the location as safe as possible and contact the competent services where circumstances require it. Do not put yourself or others at additional risk.

Record what you can actually observe

If safe, photograph vehicle positions, damage, registration plates and the wider area. Record the date, time, location, participant contacts and insurance details.

• Keep original image files.
• Do not rely on memory alone.
• Separate observed facts from assumptions about liability.

Preserve the records

Keep your copy of the European Accident Statement or details about the police report, necessary expense receipts, correspondence and insurer notices. Check whether an inspection is needed before repairs.

Prepare a short overview

Basic facts and a list of available records are enough for the initial call. A professional review identifies gaps and reasonable next steps; you are not expected to determine the legal position yourself.

Official sources and further reading

• Association of Serbian Insurers — motor insurance
• Association of Serbian Insurers — police accident report