If you are involved in a car accident, be sure to remain at the scene and wait for police to arrive. If you or someone else has been injured, call 911 so the injured can receive prompt medical attention. Move your vehicle as safely and quickly as possible to the side of the road. When police arrive, file an accident report and get a copy for your records. Never admit fault for anything. Let the investigation take its course.
Collect information from everyone involved in the incident such as names, addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license, license plate, and insurance information. Secure contact information for anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Take photographs of the accident scene and injuries. Get prompt medical attention, treatment and care for your injuries.