What to do in case of an accident
Stop - no matter how slight the accident - and keep calm
- Call police immediately to report all accidents resulting in personal injury or vehicle damage.
- Tell police if an ambulance or physician is required for emergency treatment
- Make no admissions and do not take any blame for the accident. Record only fact - not opinions.
- Remove hazards from the road. Warn oncoming traffic.
- Notify your insurance agent as soon as possible.
Get the names of the witnesses
Tell them their assistance will be greatly appreciated.
First and Last Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Business______________ Home________________
First and Last Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Business______________ Home________________
Record the details of the accident
Date:______ Time:________ AM___ PM___
Street Location:
Speed: Yours___________ Others:__________
Vehicle Damage:
Yours__________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Other's__________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Get details regarding the other vehicle(s)>
Note the condition of other vehicle(s), especially any apparent defects.
You will need the following information:
Vehicle #1:
Driver's name:
License number:
Address:
Telephone:
Business______________Home_______________
License plate number________________ State____
Make_______________Type__________Year____
Vehicle Identification Number:
Name of Insurance Co.:
Policy Number:
Insurance Agent"
Vehicle #2:
Driver's name:
License number:
Address:
Telephone:
Business______________Home_______________
License plate number________________ State____
Make_______________Type__________Year____
Vehicle Identification Number:
Name of Insurance Co.:
Policy Number:
Insurance Agent"
Note information on the injured
Record details of apparent injuries, on-site treatment and method of transportation to the hospital.
Write down their:
Name:
Address:
Age:_____________________ Sex:___________
Taken to:
Draw a sketch
- Take all measurements: skid marks, road widths, etc.
- Identify point of impact
- Outline roadway with solid lines. Name all streets and indicate any bridges, overpasses, railway crossings.
- Mark position of vehicles: 1 for yours, 2, 3, etc., for others