Accidents can happen all too easily; and, if not handled properly, the situation can quickly spin out of control. Imagine that you find yourself in this scenario: While behind the wheel, you misjudge the space between your car and the one in front of you when making a turn in close traffic. You tap the rear bumper of the car in front of you. The other driver gets out of their car to inspect the bumper. They appear to be unhurt, and you don’t see any noteworthy damage to the car either. The other driver tells you to forget about…