Be prepared with these important steps after a car accident to protect you and your loved ones physically and legally. Learn more here!
Americans spend an average of 51 minutes of our day in our vehicles going from point A to B. With our commute times extending every year, we are increasingly putting our lives at risk on the road. While being involved in a car accident can be stressful, it is important to be ready when the inevitable happens.
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, here are you most important steps to keep in mind:
Move Your Vehicle to Safety
- Leave your vehicle in place(if possible) until the police arrive so as not to shift evidence
- Move vehicles out of traffic into safe place if you are in harm’s way
- Park the car, turn the engine off, and turn our hazard lights on
Call for Help
- Call 911 if someone is injured
- If the accident was minor and there were no injuries, call the police. A police report can be the single most important document when establishing fault.
Collect Necessary Information
- Names and Contact from drivers and passengers involved
- Vehicle Make, Model, Year
- Driver’s License
- License Plate Numbers
- Insurance Company and Policy Number
- Names and Contact from witnesses
- Location or address where accident occurred. Note what direction both vehicles were headed.
*If possible, take an audio recording or film yourself recalling the details of the accident while it’s still fresh in your mind. That way you have something to reference when you contact your insurance*
Take Photos Of
- Vehicle Damage
- Accident Scene, especially if vehicles haven’t been moved
Contact Your Cincinnatus Insurance Company
Contact Cincinnatus Insurance to file a claim and notify your insurance agent as soon as possible.
Cincinnatus Insurance LLC is an independent auto, home, & life insurance agency located in Cincinnati Ohio. Our agents provide sound coverage advice, assist with claims, and help with policy services. We aim to become your trusted insurance partner by protecting individuals and families from unexpected financial disaster using quality products from financially sound insurance companies.
Downloadable checklist is available here. Tip: store it in your glove compartment and never miss a step again.