1. OBTAINING INFORMATION
Always exchange information with the driver(s), regardless of how minor the accident appears.
You should get this information from the other driver:
.Name
.Insurance info (company and policy number)
. Address
. Phone number
. License number
. License plate number
. Make and model of vehicles
. Vehicle owner’s information if different than driver
. Any witnesses’ contact information
2. TAKE PICURES
Take pictures of the scene of the accident if it safe to do so. Photos can serve as crucial evidence. Try to get photos of the following:
. All vehicles involved (including damage and the position they are in)
. Roadway
. Street signs
. Skid marks
. Debris
.Damage to property like guardrails or signs
. Your injuries
3. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AND TREATMENT IF NEEDED
If you have been injured as a result of the accident, it is essential that you seek medical treatment.
4. CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY
You must report the accident to your insurance company as soon as possible.
5. CONTACT THE POLICE
You should call the authorities to come to the scene of an accident to issue a report.
If you have any questions regarding “What to do after a Car Accident,” please feel free to contact our law firm at: 305-279-4740.
