Car Accident Legalities Checklist

If you are involved in an accident:

DO:

• Get uninjured passengers out of vehicle to the side of the road, safely away from the vehicle and oncoming traffic.
• Call the police immediately. If a phone is not available, ask at least two people to call.
• Call an ambulance if anyone is injured.
• Put out reflectors at least 300 feet towards oncoming traffic.
• Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of witnesses.
• Make short notes about the accident.
• Report the accident to your insurance agent or company within 24 hours.

DON’T:

• Make any statements about the accident to anyone but the police.
• Accept any informal settlements.

ACCIDENT INFORMATION CARDS

YOU MUST REPORT THIS ACCIDENT TO YOUR INSURANCE AGENT IMMEDIATELY.

Use these cards to exchange information in the event of an accident.