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You have been in an auto accident and you ask

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 HELPFUL TIPS

Tip 1 Call the police (911 in most places) immediately. Report any injuries.

Tip 2 If another vehicle is involved, get this info on the car:

• year
• make
• model
• license plate number

On the driver:

• Driver’s name
• Address
• License number
• Name of his or her insurance company
• Get names and addresses of passengers
• Get names and addresses of witnesses
• If the driver does not own the car, get the owner's name

Tip 3 If you suspect that the other driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, ask that a breath test be performed on you and the other driver.

Tip 4 Write an account of what happened: time of day, weather, hazards, road conditions and driving speed. Draw a picture of the site, showing stop signs, signal lights, etc. Try to measure skid marks and determine the point of impact. Note any damage already on other cars involved.
If a camera or cell phone is available, take pictures of the accident. Make copies of the pictures.

Tip 5 Report the accident to your insurance agent or company as soon as possible.