What to Do After An Accident

It is always best to gather as much information at the scene of the accident as possible. You should exchange driver's license information including: the other drivername, address, birthday, license number, expiration date and the insurance provider.

Ask to see the vehicle registration for additional information including, the other car's make, year, model, license plate number, expiration date and vehicle identification number.

It is very important to know the name, address, telephone number and insurance provider of every other vehicle’s registered owner. Sometimes, the person driving the vehicle may not be the registered owner.

Also, get the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any passengers in the other car or any witnesses at the accident. If possible, ask the witness to tell you what they saw and then to write the information wn. Insist that the witness tell the police what they witnessed.

Write down weather conditions, the day, the exact time of day and the estimated speed that you and the other person were traveling. Record the name and badge number of the police officer at the scene of the accident and ask when you can obtain a copy of the police report.

If you have a camera, take pictures of the vehicles involved, skid marks, stop signs, traffic signals, crosswalks, street lights or any other information you feel will help you present your claim.