What You Should Do After A Car Accident

What You Should Do After A Car Accident

Every driver involved in a car accident is legally required to remain at the scene. He or she must also offer aid and give necessary information to others involved and to law enforcement officers. If you’re involved in a car accident:

• Use all means possible to warn oncoming traffic of the danger at the scene.
  
• Give reasonable aid to the injured. Do not move them unless it is absolutely necessary.
  
• Notify the state patrol, city police or county sheriff, and if needed, request a doctor or aid unit and ambulance.
  
• Obtain and give necessary information for the accident report, including names of witnesses and police officers.
  
• If there is any injury or death, you must notify the state patrol, city police or county sheriff. If you fail to complete a written report, when required, it may result in the suspension of your driver’s license or instruction permit.
  

It is equally important that you promptly report the incident to your car insurance company. Also, you may be subject to other reporting requirements specified in your car insurance policy. It is vital that you read your policy and know what you must do to file a claim.

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