Posted over 3 years ago. 4 helpful votes,
Thousands of people are involved in auto collisions every year. We have found that many forget the basic steps to take because of the stress and anxiety created by the collision. Here are a few simple things each person in such a situation should remember.
- Stop immediately, but do not block traffic. Warn oncoming
automobiles. Telephone the police.
- Assist anyone who may be injured.
- Unless your vehicle is blocking traffic or creating the
potential for another accident, do not move it or the accident debris until you
are instructed to do so by the investigating police officer.
- Make written notes of any statements made by the driver
or occupants of the other vehicle as to how the accident occurred.
- Get the name, address, and phone numbers of the driver of
the other vehicle. Copy the driver's license number of that driver. Write down
the license plate numbers of each vehicle involved. Exchange automobile
insurance information with the other driver. Get the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of any witnesses.
- If you believe the driver of the other vehicle may have
been under the influence of drugs or alcohol, tell this to the investigating
police officer.
- Contact a law firm with experience in handling personal
injury cases and telephone your insurance agent.
- Take photographs of the damage to your vehicle and of any
injuries to yourself and others in your vehicle.
- See your doctor if there is any chance you may have been
injured. Serious injuries do not always cause immediate pain.
- Keep calm, don't argue, don't accuse anyone and don't
admit fault.
