At one time or another we will all likely be involved in an auto accident. Depending on the severity of the accident, there will be different stress levels. What we should do as a result of an accident seems simple enough, but stress can cloud our judgement.
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Check everyone involved for injuries.Check yourself first, then calmly check on those in your vehicle and any other vehicles involved.
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Contact Law enforcement.Report any injuries.Don’t talk about who may or may not be a fault until Law enforcement arrives.
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Take pictures and notes to document the accident. You will want to take pictures of the damage to vehicles and property. You should also take pictures of driver’s licenses and insurance cards of other drivers involved.
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Report the accident to your insurance agent or report it directly to your insurance carrier. The contact info will be on the back of your insurance card, some carriers might have a phone app to report the accident directly.