What to Do After an Accident Checklist

What to Do After an Accident Checklist
  • Check yourself and your passengers for injuries
  • Move to safety
  • Call 911 so authorities can provide a report
  • Document and exchange information**
  • Take photos of the accident scene if possible
  • Notify your insurance company of the incident

**When documenting and exchanging information, be sure to collect the following:

  1. Names, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and email of other drivers
  2. Contact information of any witnesses
  3. Location of incident
  4. Insurance information from others involved, including company name, policy number, and phone number

 

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