Car Accident Checklist
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- Items that Should be Accessible in Your Car
- Carry the drivers's license with you on your person, whenever you operate a vehicle.
- Have vehicle registration in the car at all times.
- Insurance documentation, including your carrier, policy number, and the phone number to call in case of an emergency.
- A flashlight.
- A disposable camera or camera phone so that you can take photos of damages and the accident scene.
- A mobile phone.
- First Aid Kit.
- Auto accident information form to record notes and information about the accident.
- Paper and pencil to exchange contact information with the other driver.
- At the Accident Scene
- Remain calm.
- Stop your car.
- If you are blocking traffic in a dangerous place, pull off to the side of the road or into a well-lit parking lot.
- Turn off your vehicle's engine and either wait for assistance or, if it is safe, step out of your car.
- Check to see if you or any passengers with you were injured.
- Seek medical assistance if there is anyone injured.
- Call the police.
- Be courteous and tactful to all parties.
- Exchange information with all drivers.
- Make sure your thoughts are clear before you make any statements to the police.
- Avoid making statements about responsibility to the other driver, witnesses, police or anyone else.
- Don't accept fault.
- Do not contact your insurance company until you have your thoughts clear and have gathered all the pertinent accident information.
- Take pictures of everything involved in the car accident.
- Assist the police with their official report.
- Get a copy of the police report.
- After the Accident
- Report the accident promptly to your insurance agent.
- Do not drive your car if it is unsafe.
- Schedule an appointment with your doctor.
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Who it's for
This Car Accident Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Car Accident essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Car Accident structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Car Accident (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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