Glove Compartment Checklist
Tip: Keep a pen and piece of paper in your glove compartment along with your checklist so you can record information after an accident.
Remember: Obtaining prompt medical care for the injured following an accident is the highest priority.
1. Keep Calm Call 911 if you’re able or ask a bystander to call. Give clear direction to the dispatcher about your location and the severity of the accident. Be sure to advise the dispatcher of any injuries you’re aware of. 2. Move Your Vehicle If you are physically able to and if your vehicle is a hazard to other vehicles, move it out of the way. 3. Avoid Further Injury Immediately turn off the ignition of all cars involved. Do not move the injured unless they are in immediate danger. Stand out of the way of traffic and away from the vehicles in case they are hit again. 4. Avoid Confrontation at the Scene Tempers and emotions will be present in full force after an accident. The scene of a car accident is not the place to get into an argument with the other driver(s) over who is at fault. Wait for the police and cooperate fully with them when they arrive. 5. Exchange Information Although you shouldn’t discuss responsibility for the accident with the other driver(s), you should exchange information. In particular, you will need to exchange license, registration, and insurance information with each driver involved.
6. Gather Witnesses Even if the other driver does admit fault, it is still helpful to gather the names, addresses (home and work), and phone numbers of as many people who witnessed the accident as possible. 7. Seek Medical Attention Even if you experience minor pain, seek medical attention . 8. Take Photographs We strongly recommend that you take photographs of all bodily injuries and vehicular damage from the accident. 9. Protect Your Rights Did you know that while you generally must provide reasonable cooperation with your own insurance company’s investigation, that it is not true for the wrongdoer’s insurance company? For example, you are under no obligation to give the other drivers’ insurance company any sort of statement regarding the accident. You should also seriously consider consulting with an attorney before giving a statement to anyone — even your own insurance company. “All of these years later, I am happy to share that my credit score is stellar, and I’ve never forgotten the first- class service provided by the Dellutri Law Group. We all make mistakes in life, and being able to seek help from professionals to guide us when we need it most is so important. “Please, do not hesitate to research information that Dellutri Law Group posts on their website or LinkedIn about debt, bankruptcies, personal injury law, etc. Investing in a professional can, in the long run, set you up for sincere success, as it did for me. Thanks, Carmen et al. at Dellutri Law Group!” –R.T.
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