Call the Police and
an Ambulance You
should call the police
to ensure everyone’s
safety and so that they
can prepare a police
accident report. You
should call an ambulance
so that they can treat
and transport anyone
injured to a hospital.
Exchange Information You
should give the other driver
and/or police the information
on your driver’s
license, registration,
and insurance card. You
should also obtain this
same information from the
other driver. Also, ask
the driver who owns the
car, as it may not be the
driver. You should also
write down the driver’s
name, address, driver’s
license number, date of
birth, sex, State of license,
and home and cell phone
numbers.
Other ways a New York Car Accident Attorney can help you:
Parties Injured Write
down the names, addresses,
date of birth and sex of
each person injured and
a description of their
injuries.
Witnesses Write
down the name, address
and home and cell phone
numbers of anyone who may
have seen the accident.
Car Damage Write
down the manufacturer,
model, year and license
plate of the other vehicle,
and indicate the areas
where the car was damaged.
Photographs Take
photographs of your injuries
and the damage caused to
your vehicle.
Draw a Diagram Make
a diagram of various landmarks
(like stores, benches,
lampposts, signs, etc.)
and indicate the direction
and flow of vehicular and
pedestrian traffic.
Contact Your Insurance
Broker or Agent You
should immediately contact
your insurance broker
or agent and notify them
of your accident.
Get a Copy of the
Police Report You
should get the name,
telephone number and
precinct number of the
police officer who prepared
the accident report.
Contact the Police Department
and get a copy of the
report as soon as possible.
Be Careful What You
Say People talk too
much when they are in
an accident because they
are nervous and often
say things they wish
they did not. Do not
discuss fault or say
anything that may be
used against you by an
insurance company in
a lawsuit.
