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Auto Collision Checklist

Written by: James Martin Roth

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Posted over 2 years ago. Applies to Georgia, 0 helpful votes, 0 comments

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What to DO

__STOP - Failure to stop is a crime. Do not obstruct traffic more than is necessary. __MEDICAL ATTENTION - Get medical attention for the injured. __SAFETY - Take all precautions to prevent further accidents: flags, flares, etc. __CALL THE POLICE - Call City Police, County Sheriff, or Highway Patrol. __COMMENTS - Don’t make any comments to anyone about the accident. Cooperate with the police by stating basic facts, but don’t make admissions or give opinions.

Finally

__IDENTIFICATION - Give your name, address, vehicle registration number, and upon request, exhibit your driver’s license and insurance information to any other party to the accident and to the police officer. Get the same information from the other driver(s). __WITNESSES - Get witnesses’ names, addresses, phone numbers, comments, etc. __TAKE NOTES - Make your own written notes to help you remember the facts. __DON’T LEAVE - Unless you are seriously injured or have to go with an injured person,