Careful as you may be, it is still inevitable that someone is going to be talking on the cell phone, talking to children in the back seat, have a dog on the drivers lap, putting on mascara or just not paying attention and will rear-end your vehicle. Face it, the accident is going to happen, so be prepared.
Or perhaps you have just seen the most spectacular sunset ever and want to get a picture, witnessed a bike accident or someone falling, you now have the capability to help someone and document the incident.
Being involved in a auto accident is traumatic enough. Even a minor accident can leave drivers dazed and confused. But it is vital that you collect certain information.
Some recommended information to get following an auto accident:
Get the name, address and insurance information of the other driver, and provide yours to them.
Note the number of passengers in the other car(s), to prevent unscrupulous people from "adding" passengers after the accident.
Talk to witnesses as soon as possible, especially if you think you were wronged. Record their names and phone numbers for the police.
Get as much information as possible, including the make, model and year of the cars involved in the auto accident. Be sure to note the time, location and weather conditions at the time of the accident. Get the name of the nearest cross street. Write a brief description of the accident for future reference.
When the police arrive, have your driver's license, registration and insurance card ready. The officer will ask for information on you and everyone else in the vehicle including phone numbers.
For your report to your insurance company, get the name of the law enforcement agency investigating the crash, and if possible the case number and names of the officers at the scene.
As soon as possible after the accident, contact your insurance company. Have the toll-free line for reporting claims to your insurance company in your DocuDent, your insurance company will want a copy of your documentation about the accident.
TIP: Keep A DocuDent In Your Car At All Times
