What Do I Do If I Get In An Accident?

An auto accident is something you hope never happens to you, but if you drive, your chances of being in an accident are very high. It is helpful to know what to do before you ever get into an auto accident. Being a high stress situation, many people tend to blank or panic after an auto accident.

If a collision occurs, the first thing you should do is make sure everyone is okay. If there are any injuries call 911 immediately.

After an assessment of injuries, call the police. Documenting the auto accident is the best thing to do, even though it may take additional time. Tell the police if there are any injuries.

You can exchange auto insurance information with the other party and drivers license numbers. You should also copy the license number, as well as the make and model of the car for additional protection. It is not uncommon for individuals to falsify auto insurance information. You should also write down names of any passengers, contact information of witnesses, name and badge number of police and paramedics. Call your auto insurance company as soon as possible to report the accident.