 Accidents happen. That's why we need a crash course on what to do when cars collide. TIPS FOR ACCIDENTAL TRIPS
- Note the time and location of the accident
- Obtain names, addresses and phone numbers of witnesses
- Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of those injured
- Secure information about all other vehicles involved in the accident, including license plate numbers, vehicle makes, models and colors, driver�s and vehicle owner�s names and contact information
- Get the other persons' insurance information, preferably from their insurance ID cards
- Get passengers� names, addresses and phone numbers
- Obtain name and badge number of investigating law enforcement official and any citation information
- For your protection, make no comment or statement about the accident except to law enforcement officials or an identified representative of your insurance company
- Make a sketch of the accident scene showing names of streets or highways and the positions of vehicles involved
- Report the accident promptly to your insurance agent or company, providing as much information as you can to assist the carrier in processing your claim or in preparing for claims of others
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