Bike accident caused by car, Any tips on what you should do?

Today I was involved in an accident that was caused by a car pulling out in front of me while I was filtering through traffic. As a dumb 23 y/o fuelled with adrenaline I (in hindsight) responded to the accident in a pretty irrationally:

• I told the driver they were a f*ing idiot
  
• I told the driver I was ok when they asked, without actually checking myself over
  
• I didn't take down the number plate of the car that caused my accident
  
• I didn't check the extent of the damage caused to me, my bike/ phone before leaving
  I ended up just walking away with my f*ed up bike over my shoulder to the nearest pub to ask if they had a first aid kit.
  
  

Does anyone have any tips on how to handle these situations better and some perhaps some essential steps to go through when you have been in an accident? This situation made me realise that, having never owned a car, I have no idea on what should be done really.

Avoid tearing off your jersey and using their petrol tank as a makeshift petrol bomb.

Jokes aside. Hope you're okay.

Call the police if you are involved in a traffic incident. The driver must wait to give their statement and details. Take photos before moving anything (lisence plate+driver if poss). Avoid speaking a lot. Let them speak (they might admit culpability in the moment). If there are witnesses, ask them if they could stay and speak to the police. If you are injured it is best to get checked out.

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Thank you :) I am fine just cuts and bruises and regret at just walking away...

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