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