Protect yourself and your belongings from any potential lawsuit if you're involved in an accident. Here are some steps you should take immediately after the collision:
- Pull the cars out of the way and into a safe location
- If you can't move your car, put on the emergency lights and exit the car to a safe location, out of lanes of travel
- Immediately telephone for medical assistance if anyone is injured
- Call the police
- Call your insurance company
- Take picture
- Exchange names, addresses, phone numbers and insurance information with other drivers
- Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses
- Note any facts surrounding the incident such as time, date, location, weather conditions and parking lot conditions
- Call an attorney if you are injured or the damages are extensive
