If you were in a car accident, follow the below instructions: 1. Stay calm and check to make sure you and any others are safe, 2. If you or anyone else is hurt, call 911 immediately, 3. Exchange information with the other driver including their name, address, phone number, insurance company, and policy number. If possible, take a picture of their driver’s license, 4. Obtain the contact information of any witnesses of the accident, 5. Never sign any documents other than the police report and never accept any direct offer of payment for any damage. If you need legal guidance following a car accident in Ottawa, contact our team at Dabros Law.