Follow these steps
Confirm everyone is safe. Get off the road if possible. Do not admit fault.
If you’re in a crash, write down the following information of the people involved:
- Name
- Address
- Driver License number
- Phone number
- Email address
- Make, model and year of the car
- License plate number
- Insurance carrier
- Insurance policy number
Witness Information:
- Names
- Address
- Phone Number
Take these photos, if you can:
- Damage to your vehicle
- Damage to their vehicle
- Accident location
- People involved with the accident
Get information from the officer if one is on the scene:
- Name
- Badge or ID number
- Phone number
- Police report number
Ask the police officer for a copy of the police report. The officer’s opinion of the accident will be useful if the drivers have a dispute during claims processing. The police report will also have the officer’s information on it just in case the officer is needed to testify.
Important Note: The other driver or the police will not need your Social Security number; don’t give it to them.
File Your Claim
Call your insurance agent to start your claim.
