What to do at the scene of an Auto Accident

1. STOP immediately, but do not obstruct traffic.
2. ASSIST injured. Have someone call police. Repeat after 5 minutes.
3. SECURE names, phone numbers, addresses of other drivers, witnesses, injured persons.
4. SECURE make, model, license numbers of all cars involved.
5. MAKE rough drawings of scene, showing positions of cars and other details.
6. DON'T hastily accept claim settlements at scene of the accident.
7. REMAIN clam, courteous and consistent in your version of accident.
8. NOTIFY your insurance agent as soon as possible.

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last updated July 21,2009