What to do if you have an auto accident
Aid The Injured
- Don't move injured individuals unless absolutely necessary.
- Warn other drivers.
Call The Police
- Give the exact location and advise if medical help is needed.
- Write down the name and badge number of police who assist you.
Are they state or local police, or the county sheriff's deputies?
- Was anyone given a ticket? If so, who?
- Was anyone injured? If so, see "Obtain Facts About
Injured Person(s)."
Record Facts About YOUR Vehicle
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Date, time and location of accident
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Driver's name, age, address and telephone
number
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Name of driver's employer
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Nature of damage to your vehicle
Obtain Facts About OTHER Vehicle(s)
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Driver's name, address and telephone number
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Make and year of vehicle, license number
and registration number
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Insurance company's name, address and telephone
number
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Nature of damage to the other vehicle(s)
Obtain Facts About Injured Person(s)
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Name, age, address, and nature of injury
of anyone injured.
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Was injured in policyholder's vehicle, in
other vehicle, or a pedestrian?
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Nature of Injury.
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Where were they taken, or treated?
Record Facts About Other Property Damaged (Non-Vehicles)
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Property owner's name, address and telephone
number
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Object Damaged
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Nature of Damage
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Get the name, address and telephone numbers
of at least two people who saw the accident.
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Describe what happened and draw a complete
diagram of the area showing your vehicle and other vehicles
involved.
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Indicate North direction.
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Include the city and state, as well as street
or highway number.
Call Your Agent or Insurance Company Representative
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