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What To Do After An Accident
Stop - warn approaching traffic - aid the injured - notify police call 911
Gather Information
Date, time and location of accident
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Name of Driver(s)
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Address of Driver(s)
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Car license plate number ________________________________________________________
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Name and address of other driver's insurance company
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Name and address of injured person(s)
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Name and address of witness(es)
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Circumstances of accident (weather, condition of road, other conditions)
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Name of Department and Investigation Officer
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- Answer all investigation officers' questions. Do not discuss the accident with anyone else.
- Trade only facts above with other driver (s). Do not discuss who is at fault or details of insurance converge.
- Send a written report to Motor Vehicles within 10 days if: personal injury results or property damage is over $500.00; and there is no police report. Forms are available at your local police department.
- Notify your insurance company immediately.
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