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Keep this list in your glove box, along with paper and a pencil.
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Step 1
Stop your vehicle in the safest place. Turn off the ignition.
Get out carefully and determine if anyone is injured.
Administer first aid, if needed, but do not try to move
an injured individual. |
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Step 2
Call the police (9-1-1 in most places) immediately.
Tell them about any injuries. They will notify EMS. |
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Step 3
Move your vehicle to a safer place to prevent additional
accidents. If your vehicle cannot be moved, turn on
hazard lights, and ask the investigating officers to help
you set flares until the vehicle can be towed. |
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Step 4
Document the names of individuals at the scene of the accident.
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Step 5
If you think the other driver was under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, insist on a breath test for the other driver. |
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Step 6
Cooperate with the police and other individuals involved,
but do not admit fault. You may be asked to show your
insurance card, but do not reveal your coverage limits. |
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Step 7
If the other individual accepts responsibility for the accident,
do not accept any money offered to you. By accepting
money, you may give up your right to file a claim against
the other driver, even if the damages are more
extensive than you first thought. |
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Step 8
Never agree to ignore an accident, even if there appears
to be no damage. You may find out later that there were
actually hidden damages or injuries or that the other
person has filed a lawsuit against you. |
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Step 9
Write a detailed account of the accident. |
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Step 10
If a camera is available, take pictures from various
perspectives showing the damage, position of vehicles,
skid marks and anything else documenting what happened.
Make copies of the pictures.
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Step 11
Report the accident to your insurance agent or company. |
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| Driver Information |
| License plate number |
| Driver’s name |
| Address |
| License number |
| Insurance company |
| Phone number |
| Witness |
| Name |
| Address |
| Phone number |
| Passenger |
| Name |
| Address |
| Phone number |
| Police |
| Name |
| Badge number |
| Phone number |
| EMS |
| Station location |
| Phone number |
| Accident Summary |
| Time |
| Weather conditions |
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| Road conditions |
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| Estimated measurement of skid marks (ft.) |
| Injuries |
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| Vehicle damage |
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| Accident Diagram |
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