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:
- 1st Driver’s Name:
- Address:
- Telephone #:
- Driver’s License #:
- Vehicle Tag #:
- Insurance Co.:
- Insurance Policy #:
- Owner’s Name:
- Address:
- Bus or Cab PUC #:
- Property Damage:
- 2nd 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.