Do Not move the vehicles unless there is a potential for the cause of further accidents 2. Assist the injured and call the local police so as to document the incident. 3. Be sure to take control of the accident-reporting process to the responding officer. Document the date, time, and any witness information. 4. Be sure to obtain the following information:
Driver’s name, address & phone number
Driver’s license plate number
Name of insurance company & policy for all vehicles
Driver’s license information
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Make, model, year & color of vehicle
Police report or incident report number
Do Not discuss whether you are injured, since some injuries do not manifest until days-weeks later. 6. Do Not admit liability OR apologize at the scene of the accident. 7. Get to a hospital emergency room to be examined. 8. Contact your own choice of physician for medical follow-up, as soon as possible. 9. Report the accident to the insurance companies, as soon as possible.
