If a car accident is your fault, it’s important to know what to do to take quick action. No one ever wants to be the cause of a traffic accident, but sometimes it happens, even with the best intentions. The most important thing to do after an accident is stay on the scene of the accident. Not only is it the right thing to do, but there are harsh legal penalties for hit-and-run offenses so make sure you pull over immediately and remain with the car until the police arrive to file a report. If you’re able, collect evidence and photos of the car damage from the wreck. The more information you can provide, the clearer the situation for the insurance company to sort out. Understand how it will be determined whose fault the wreck was and what that means from a liability perspective, but leave the decision-making to the insurance company.