If I have a car accident, what information should I get at the scene?
Be sure to get as much correct and complete information as you can at the scene of the accident. You and the other driver are required to show each other drivers’ licenses and vehicle registrations.
If you can, obtain:
Photographs of the autos, license numbers, skid marks, etc with your cell phone or camera if you have one at the time of the accident.
The other drivers’ name, address, date of birth, telephone number, drivers’ license number and expiration date and insurance company.
The other car’s make, year, model, license plate number and expiration date and any other important vehicle information.
The names, addresses, telephone numbers and insurance companies of the other car’s legal and registered owners – if the driver does not own the car.
The names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses. Ask them to stay and talk to the police. If they insist on leaving, ask them to tell you what they saw and write everything down.
Try to identify people at the accident scene, even if they will not give their names. For example, if a man who saw the accident drives off, take down his license plate number. Law enforcement officials can trace the owners name and address.
The name and badge number of the officer who comes to the accident. Ask the officer where and when you can get a copy of the Accident Report.
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