What to Do in a Motor Vehicle Accident

Report the Accident

• Report the accident to the police: 911.

• Call your attorney: 215-266-7872.

• Report the Accident to your insurance agent.

Get the Following Information

• Date:                                                                                                                       
• Time:                                                                                                                      
• Street:                                                                                                                     
• Nearest Intersecting Street:                                                                                     

• 1^st Driver’s Name:                                                                                                           

• Address:                                                                                                                  
• Telephone #:                                                                                                            
• Driver’s License #:                                                                                                   
• Vehicle Tag #:                                                                                                          
• Insurance Co.:                                                                                                         
• Insurance Policy #:                                                                                                  
• Owner’s Name:                                                                                                        
• Address:                                                                                                                   
• Bus or Cab PUC #:                                                                                                   
• Property Damage:                                                                                                    

• 2^nd Driver’s Name:                                                                                                          

• Address:                                                                                                                                                                            
• Telephone #:                                                                                                            
• Driver’s License #:                                                                                                   
• Vehicle Tag #:                                                                                                          
• Insurance Co.:                                                                                                         
• Insurance Policy #:                                                                                                   
• Owner’s Name:                                                                                                        
• Address:                                                                                                                   
• Bus or Cab PUC #:                                                                                                   
• Property Damage:                                                                                                    

• Your Property Damage:                                                                                                    

Even if the Police Come to the Scene, Get the Following Information

• Vehicle Tag numbers for all vehicles.
• Insurance Co. and Policy Number for all vehicles.

Note any Physical Damage to Each Vehicle

• If you are able, look around each vehicle and note where there is damage.
• Note the points of impact where each vehicle collided.
• If you have a camera, take lots of pictures of the cars and the accident scene.

If You Are Injured, Seek Medical Attention

• See your doctor or hospital emergency room immediately.
• Tell the medical personnel that you were in an automobile accident.
• Show your car insurance card so that your medical bills will be paid.
• Tell them about any pain or discomfort you are having; minor pains may be symptoms of more serious injuries. Let the doctors decide if you need further attention.