Things can be chaotic immediately after a crash, but following some basic steps can make filing your claim a little easier. " Car crash occurs at any time". What to do after a car accident ? - Protect the scene. You can prevent further accidents by setting up flares, or keeping your flashers on. If it is dark and your lights don't work, you should have a flashlight to keep your safe while you wait in your disabled car or by the side of the road. - Call the police. If someone is injured, call 911. Immediately call the police and report the accident and any injuries. - Stay with your vehicle until police arrive. remember, do not admit fault. By Schekinov Alexey Victorovich [ CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL ], via Wikimedia Commons - Gather information * Exchange information with other involved in the accident including: - Name, address, phone number - Driver license number - Make, model and year of the car ...
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