Once involved in a car accident, you should gather the following information: The name, address, telephone number, and driver’s license number of all parties involved in the accident. The name, policy number, and contact information for the insurance companies of all parties involved in the accident. The license plate number and make and model of all vehicles involved. Photographs and video clips of the scene. Capture the scene from different angles and points of view. Also include close-up shots of all property damage and physical injuries such as bruises. The names and badge numbers of all police officers present. The names and contact information of any eye-witnesses.