Involved in a Motor Vehicle
Accident?
Auto Accident Form and 10 Tips
1. Safety first
a. Do what you have to do to make sure you and your
passengers are safe.
b. Get as far off the roadway as possible and stop
your vehicle (turn off the ignition).
c. Turn on your emergency flashers.
2. Take care of any
injuries
a. Determine whether there are any injuries and
b. Immediately seek assistance for those who have
been injured. Call 911 if it is an emergency.
c. Provide help and administer first aid. Unless
necessary, generally, you should not move an injured person. Stop any
bleeding. Keep an injured person warm to prevent shock.
3. Contact the police
a. Do not leave until the police arrives. When the
police arrive, give the police (and only the police) the facts of the
accident, including whether there are any injuries.
4. Remain calm and stay
cool
a. No matter what...don't argue with the other party
or parties.
b. Do not discuss who is to blame for the accident.
Do not admit any fault or liability to anyone.
5. Warn others
a. Take measures to warn any approaching traffic of
any hazard presented by the accident by placing flares or other warning
devices. However, do not smoke or ignite
flares if fuel might be leaking.
6. Write down the vital information of all parties
and witnesses on the Accident Details Form on the reverse side of this
sheet!
a. Before leaving, verify that you have the names and
addresses of all persons involved including all witnesses.
7. Take care of your
vehicle
a. Arrange to have your vehicle towed to a repairer
or car dealer, if it is not safe to drive. Do not sign blank work orders.
8. Do not discuss the facts of the accident with
anyone unless you clear it with me first. Do not sign anything without my
permission.
9. Absolutely do not talk to any insurance adjusters
from the other parties ins. company!
10. Report the accident
a. To your lawyer. Jim Skelton - 330-434-4000;
440-341-9003 (mobile)
b. To the police.
c. To your insurance company.
* Complete the following Accident Details form (print out copy)
a. Other Driver
1) Name ________________________________________
2) Address ________________________________________
3) Phone number ________________________________________
4) License plate no. ________________________________________
5) Name of Insurer on insurance policy
________________________________________
6) Insurance policy number ________________________________________
7) Driver’s license number ________________________________________
8) Driver’s vehicle info (year/model)
________________________________________
b. Date of Accident _____________________________________________
c. Time of Accident _____________________________________________
d. Location of Accident _____________________________________________
e. Investigating Police _____________________________________________
1) Names ________________________________________
2) Police Force ________________________________________
3) Report File No ________________________________________
f. Witness #1
1) Name _________________________________________
2) Address _________________________________________
3) Phone number _________________________________________
g. Witness #2
1) Name _________________________________________
2) Address _________________________________________
3) Phone number _________________________________________
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