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What to Do

What to do if you were in car accident:

  1. Stop exactly where it happened.
  2. Call 911 to get police officer on the scene.
  3. Stay in your car if you think you are hurt.
  4. If you are not hurt it’s good to check on other people in your car or other cars.
  5. Wait in your car for police.
  6. Make sure your insurance and registration cards are ready.
  7. If you can fill out an accident emergency card from you glove compartment.
  8. When police arrives explain exactly what happened in the accident.
  9. If you hurt ask police to call ambulance.
  10. Write down names of any witnesses to the accident.
  11. Make sure police officer gives you a police report number.

If you have been in a car accident

Do not forego your rights to be examined by a doctor and consult with an attorney.

Exercise your rights; you have insurance for this purpose. If any care is indicated, it is easier and more time- and cost-effective to handle any necessary treatment before the condition can progress.

If legal representation is necessary, it is prudent to preserve the facts and evidence as soon after the accident as possible.