STOP- no matter what kind of accident you are involved in, even if you are not at fault, you must stop.  If you leave the scene of an accident without stopping, you could be charged with a crime.
Call for help- Call 911 and explain the situation and make sure to give your exact location.
Tell the police the truth.  Make sure to tell the police what happened; however do not admit to fault.  You may think you are in the wrong, only to find out later that someone else is legally responsible.  Ask for a copy of the police report.
Document what happened.  While the details are still fresh in your memory, write everything you can remember down on paper.  Include details about the accident, date, time, road and traffic conditions, the weather, speed of the cars involved and any details regarding any conversations you had or overheard.  Draw a diagram of what happened.  Get information on any witnesses.
Take Photographs.  Keep a disposable camera in your car glove box or use the camera on your cell phone.  Take multiple photographs of all vehicles involves in the collision.  Include photos of the inside and outside of the cars, anything that appears broken or dented, license plates, street signs and skid marks.  Take photographs of all the people who where involved, including passengers.  Have someone watch for traffic while you take the photos.
Exchange information.  Exchange names, addresses, phone numbers, insurance company name, policy number, license plate number, driver’s license number and the vehicle owners name.  If the vehicle is owned by someone other than the driver, get as much information on the owner as possible.
Get witness information.  Try to get witnesses names, addresses, telephone numbers and license plates.  Ask all witnesses to stay to talk with the police.
Seek medical attention.  It is not unusual to feel uninjured immediately after an accident.  If you believe that there is any possibility that you could be injured, seek medical attention immediately.  Tell the doctors of any complaints of pain/discomfort, any injuries and past medical history.
Report to your insurance company.  Call your insurance company or broker and provide them with all the information about what happened, if anyone was injured and the names of any witnesses.
Call Collison Law Offices if you suffered personal injury or property damage.  You can call us at 312-906-7644 or click here for a free case evaluation.