What to Do When Accidents Happen

WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU NEED TO GET AFTER AN ACCIDENT? AX1 B501 | JANE DOE ILLINOIS VEHICLE INFO OF THE OTHER CAR DRIVER INFO Make, model, and license Full name, address, date plate number with state of birth, and state driver's license number REGISTRATION INFO INSURANCE INFO Owner's name, owner's address, Name of insurance company, and registration number policy number, and name of policy holder MORE STEPS TO TAKE AFTER AN ACCIDENT TAKE PHOTOS MOVE YOUR CARS For minor accidents, move Use your phone to snap photos of any damage to your car cars to the side of the road or the other vehicle If you must leave your car, Get a clear shot of the turn on hazard lights and other car, showing make, put out cones model, and tags Take focused photos of the motorist's license, registration, and insurance card TAKE NOTES BE POLITE It's easy to feel overwhelmed Do not admit fault or apologize or rushed, but take your time for any part of the accident Jot down notes of every Treat other drivers and detail before you forget any witnesses with courtesy and respect TALK TO WITNESSES CALL FOR HELP If someone else saw the File a claim with your accident, ask for insurance carrier and contact their information an accident lawyer They may be able to back Seek medical help immediately, up your claims if there even if you think you're uninjured is any dispute INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY SUSSMAN & SIMCOX (301) 825-9671 www.md-personal-injury-attorneys.com Sources: http://www.cars.com/go/advice/Story.jsp?section=ins&subject=how_ file&story=what-to-do-in-an-accident http://www.edmunds.com/car-safety/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident.html http://www.geico.com/claims/claimsprocess/after-an-accident/