Important Steps to Take After an Accident Occurs

1. Focus on Safety first

Assess injuries

If injuries aren’t too serious pull your car to the side and turn it off

Assure you’re out of the way of traffic

Do not leave the scene

2.  Get help

Call the police immediatley,  even if the accident seems minor

3. Collect Data

Other drivers name 

Their license plate number

Their name and number

Their insurance company name and policy number

Their car description

Take down witness’ names and numbers

Take pictures of the scene

Do not discuss fault to anyone at the scene

4. Report the accident

Contact your insurance company 

FIle a claim