WHAT DO I DO WHEN I AM INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT?
Call 911 if anyone has been injured. Do not attempt to move an injured person. Good intentions on your
part may result in further injury to the victim and may open you up to litigation.
Call the police - even if the accident is minor and especially if you think it was the other person’s fault.
Without an official police investigation and report, it could easily become your word against theirs, which may
cause your claim to be denied or reduced by their insurance company.
Do not leave the scene of the accident until the police arrive.
Move cars from the roadway, if possible, since the police could issue you a ticket for blocking traffic.
Exchange information, including name, address, phone number and insurance-policy information with the other
driver(s). Keep a small note pad and pen in the car at all times. Remember that the other driver may not be the
owner of the car, and the owner is the one that usually carries the insurance. Also, write down the tag numbers
on all cars involved.
Take notice of the people around you. Try to obtain the names and addresses of any witnesses, as they may
be important in proving your side of the story.
Take pictures of the accident scene. It pays to keep a camera in your car so you can preserve skid marks,
position of cars and other physical evidence that will disappear after the accident. By providing copies to the
insurance adjuster or your attorney, you can prevent disagreement concerning how the accident actually happened.
Notify your insurance company immediately. Some policies require that you notify them within 24 hours or
risk denial of coverage.
Keep conversation to a minimum with the other drivers and passengers. Do not admit guilt at the scene. Do
not offer to pay anything, even if you think you are at fault.
Be courteous to the investigating officers, even if you are agitated about the whole situation. Many times,
when it is difficult for the police to determine exactly how an accident occurred, your perceived credibility can
have a major impact on who gets charged. Later, if the case is disputed, the officer might be called to testify.
Talk to an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.
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