What To Do If You're
Involved In An Accident
Involved In An Accident
Here is a list of 11 easy steps to remember,
as compiled by the National Safety Council:
Stop your vehicle if it is clear, safe and legal.
Move the vehicle out the traveled roadway,
if it is clear, safe and legal.
Turn off the ignitions of the cars involved.
Make a first aid check of all persons
involved in the accident
Call the police and, if necessary,
emergency medical services.
Mark the scene of the accident with
flares or retroreflective triangles.
Gather the names of all persons in the motor
vehicles and people who witnessed the accident.
Make a quick diagram of where the vehicle
occupants were seated and indicate the vehicles
direction of travel and lane. Also note the date,
time and weather conditions.
Ask to see the other license of the other driver
and write down the state and number.
Exchange insurance company information.
DO NOT discuss “fault” or make statements
about the accident to anyone but the police.
Get a copy of the police report of the accident
from the local precinct or officer on the scene.
Get the accident report number.
For a printable PDF version of this list, CLICK HERE
Courtesy of the National Safety Council
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INFORMATION ON OTHER DRIVER: Name _________________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________ Driver’s License #_____________State____________Expiration___________________________ Telephone (s)___________________________________________________________________ Auto Tag #__________________Make__________ Model________________ Color___________ INSURANCE INFORMATION: Company__________________________________Policy#___________________Expiration____ Date of accident________Time_________ WITNESSES: Name___________________________________Telephones_____________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________ Name___________________________________Telephones_____________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________ Name___________________________________Telephones_____________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________ Name___________________________________Telephones_____________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________ OTHER PERSONS: Name of Police Officer(s)___________________________________________________________ Name of Emergency Medical Personnel________________________________________________ YOUR ASSESSMENT OF: Personal Injury: _______________________________________________________________________________ Property Damages: _______________________________________________________________________________ Road Conditions, traffic flow, # of lanes each direction, traffic control (stop lights/stop signs): _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ DIAGRAM OF ACCIDENT AREA: |