You've just been in an accident - What to do?
No one wants to get into a car crash.
But being prepared and knowing what to do if you are involved in an accident can save lives, reduce injuries and make the claims process simpler and easier.
Car accidents can be stressful events that raise dozens of questions at once: Should I call the police? Should I move my car? When should I make a claim?
the following steps may help guide you through important decisions you need to make if you've been in an accident.
Immediately following a car accident, consider taking the following actions listed below:
STEP 1:
CHECK YOURSELF FOR INJURIES.
If you're injured, call 911 or ask someone else to do so.
If you're seriously injured, try not to move, and wait for emergency personnel.
STEP 2:
CHECK ON THE WELL-BEING OF YOUR PASSENGERS.
If you're not too hurt to move, check on the other passengers in your car.
If anyone's injured, get on the phone with emergency services or ask a bystander to call for help.
STEP 3:
GET TO SAFETY.
If you're able to, move to the side of the road or a sidewalk.
If your car is safe to drive and is causing a hazard where it is, pull it to the side of the road.
Otherwise, leave it where it is and get yourself to safety.
STEP 4:
CALL 911.
Whether an accident is considered a minor fender-bender or a major collision, calling the police is important
The responding officers will fill out an accident report and document the scene.
STEP 5:
WAIT FOR HELP.
Turn off your engine, turn on your hazard lights to warn other vehicles to slow down.
STEP 6:
EXCHANGE INFORMATION.
After making sure you and any passengers are uninjured,
exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver.
According to the III, the most important information includes:
- Full name and contact information
- Insurance company and policy number
- Driver's license and license plate number
- Type, color and model of vehicle
- Location of accident
Avoid discussing fault when going over the facts with the other driver.
STEP 7:
DOCUMENT THE ACCIDENT.
Identify the officers.
Once the police arrive, get the name and badge number of all responding officers.
Get a copy.
Ask the police officers present where you can obtain a copy of the accident report.
Take pictures.
Document the accident thoroughly by taking pictures of your vehicle from different angles,
showing the damage done to both cars.
It might also be a good idea to take pictures of the other car's license plate.
Take down names.
Write down the names and addresses of all parties involved, including any passengers in the other vehicle.
Talk to witnesses.
If there were any witnesses to the accident, take down their names and their contact information, as well.
STEP 8:
CALL US.
(416) 246-9666
At this point you will probably need a tow truck to get your vehicle to the reporting center, then have it towed to our shop
and start the Insurance claim process.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP FROM THIS POINT FORWARD
Please see the following:
Dealing with the Tow Truck Drivers
How to deal with the insurance
Contact us now
If you're able to, move to the side of the road or a sidewalk.
If your car is safe to drive and is causing a hazard where it is, pull it to the side of the road.
Otherwise, leave it where it is and get yourself to safety.
STEP 4:
CALL 911.
Whether an accident is considered a minor fender-bender or a major collision, calling the police is important
The responding officers will fill out an accident report and document the scene.
STEP 5:
WAIT FOR HELP.
Turn off your engine, turn on your hazard lights to warn other vehicles to slow down.
STEP 6:
EXCHANGE INFORMATION.
After making sure you and any passengers are uninjured,
exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver.
According to the III, the most important information includes:
- Full name and contact information
- Insurance company and policy number
- Driver's license and license plate number
- Type, color and model of vehicle
- Location of accident
Avoid discussing fault when going over the facts with the other driver.
STEP 7:
DOCUMENT THE ACCIDENT.
Identify the officers.
Once the police arrive, get the name and badge number of all responding officers.
Get a copy.
Ask the police officers present where you can obtain a copy of the accident report.
Take pictures.
Document the accident thoroughly by taking pictures of your vehicle from different angles,
showing the damage done to both cars.
It might also be a good idea to take pictures of the other car's license plate.
Take down names.
Write down the names and addresses of all parties involved, including any passengers in the other vehicle.
Talk to witnesses.
If there were any witnesses to the accident, take down their names and their contact information, as well.
STEP 8:
CALL US.
(416) 246-9666
At this point you will probably need a tow truck to get your vehicle to the reporting center, then have it towed to our shop
and start the Insurance claim process.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP FROM THIS POINT FORWARD
Please see the following:
Dealing with the Tow Truck Drivers
How to deal with the insurance
Contact us now
Turn off your engine, turn on your hazard lights to warn other vehicles to slow down.
STEP 6:
EXCHANGE INFORMATION.
After making sure you and any passengers are uninjured,
exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver.
According to the III, the most important information includes:
- Full name and contact information
- Insurance company and policy number
- Driver's license and license plate number
- Type, color and model of vehicle
- Location of accident
Avoid discussing fault when going over the facts with the other driver.
STEP 7:
DOCUMENT THE ACCIDENT.
Identify the officers.
Once the police arrive, get the name and badge number of all responding officers.
Get a copy.
Ask the police officers present where you can obtain a copy of the accident report.
Take pictures.
Document the accident thoroughly by taking pictures of your vehicle from different angles,
showing the damage done to both cars.
It might also be a good idea to take pictures of the other car's license plate.
Take down names.
Write down the names and addresses of all parties involved, including any passengers in the other vehicle.
Talk to witnesses.
If there were any witnesses to the accident, take down their names and their contact information, as well.
STEP 8:
CALL US.
(416) 246-9666
At this point you will probably need a tow truck to get your vehicle to the reporting center, then have it towed to our shop
and start the Insurance claim process.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP FROM THIS POINT FORWARD
Please see the following:
Dealing with the Tow Truck Drivers
How to deal with the insurance
Contact us now
Identify the officers.
Once the police arrive, get the name and badge number of all responding officers.
Get a copy.
Ask the police officers present where you can obtain a copy of the accident report.
Take pictures.
Document the accident thoroughly by taking pictures of your vehicle from different angles,
showing the damage done to both cars.
It might also be a good idea to take pictures of the other car's license plate.
Take down names.
Write down the names and addresses of all parties involved, including any passengers in the other vehicle.
Talk to witnesses.
If there were any witnesses to the accident, take down their names and their contact information, as well.
CALL US.
(416) 246-9666
At this point you will probably need a tow truck to get your vehicle to the reporting center, then have it towed to our shop
and start the Insurance claim process.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP FROM THIS POINT FORWARD
Please see the following:
Dealing with the Tow Truck Drivers
How to deal with the insurance
Contact us now