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What to Do in Case of an Accident

How to Remain Calm and Stay Safe After an Accident

What to Do in Case of an Accident

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After an Accident

What you do following an accident can have a major impact on the outcome of your case.

How to Remain Calm and Stay Safe After an Accident

  • Even after all the studying, driving lessons, and parking lot training sessions: accidents happen. As a new driver, it is important to do everything you can to avoid being involved in an accident, but to also be prepared if one does happen. Here are some tips everyone - from a new driver to an experienced one - should remember.

    What should you do in case of an accident?

    • Stay calm.

    • Get to a safe area near the accident scene. Turn on your emergency flashers.

    • Call 911.

    • Write down the other driver's license number and automobile information on the
    enclosed card.

    • Take pictures of the vehicles involved, damage, road signs, etc.

    • Give witness cards to any witnesses.
  • • Call your insurance agent to report the accident.