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an auto accident emergency guide

6 steps to handle auto accidents

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SOME PERSONAL

INFORMATION

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List of your medical allergies and conditions that may require attention:

IT’S OKAY. THIS HAPPENS

EVERY DAY.

ways to cool down your mind

drink water

breathe in,hold breath,breathe out

exercise: (bend knees,jump up) x5

STEP 1

Calm downCar accidents can happen quickly. It is important to stay calm, collect your thoughts and evaluate the situation at hand. Staying calm helps you not

only remember the details of the accident, but also keeps all parties involved focused on the moment.

LOOK AROUND,ANY BLOOD

FOUND?

STEP 2

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who are you? what kind of emergencies?

where? city, road name, and anything you observe to help locate you.

Call 9-1-1 if anyone is injured. Be ready to provide the following information:

Your safety is important. Check yourself and others for injuries. Be careful. Not all injuries can be seen.

If anyone is not feeling 100% alright, Call 9-1-1. If no one is injured, there is no need to call 9-1-1.

Emergencyneeded?

25 cents + some cash

25¢

prepare a quarter for public telephone

band-aids

WHEN SAFE, MOVE THE

CARS ASIDE.

STEP 3

the main purpose is, that both sides of traffic can see you.

turn on hazard light.move your car to a side street when safe.

if you can not move your car, set up a road triangle or any warning signs.

Move off the road when safe

Before any discussion about who is at fault for the accident, move the vehicles

off the road if it's safe to do so.

PHOTOS ARE YOUR BEST

FRIENDS.

More is not always better. Make sure the following are photographed:

the cars invovledthe position of the cars

all damages to both cars

STEP 4

Be the photographerPictures can be more powerful than words.

If you have a cell phone camera or a camera around, take photos of the crash scene and the

damage done to the cars or property.

DON’T LOSE TRACK. FOCUS AND INTERACT.

STEP 5

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Get down to the details

This is the most important step. Exchange information with all the drivers involved in the

accident. Focus your mind and get as many details down as possible. Don’t forget to find witnesses.

name, license #, contact info.the other driver's:

owner’s name, lisense #, contact info. license plate #, model, year madeauto insurance company and policy #

the other car’s:

what was the date, time and weather?

what was the location?where was your car? where was the other car?

what direction were you both going?what speed were you both going?

who were in the cars?was anyone injured?

any witnesses of the accident?if so, witnesses contact info.

Answer all these questions. Draw diagrams if needed.

PHONE NUMBERS YOU NEED TO

REMEMBER

tow-truck service

auto bodyshop

auto insurance compnay

preferredcontacts

STEP 6

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Make some calls

Whenever auto accidents happen, these are the phone numbers you might need. Don't forget to file a claim with your auto insurance company

as soon as possible after the accident.

emergency contacts

List contacts that you might want to talk to at this point. These can be your families and friend. If needed, schedule an appointment with your family doctor for any post-accident check-ups.

tow-truck service

safe to drive: drive your vehicle home, or to any closes preferred autobodyshops if maintainance is needed.

not safe to drive: call tow-truck service, or your roadside assistance number for towing service. Make sure you keep the towing company information for finding your vehicle.

auto bodyshops

safe to drive: move your vehicle to any closest auto bodyshops that you prefer.

not safe to drive: call tow-truck service. let your auto insurance company know about these preferred auto bodyshops when you file your claim.

auto insurance compnay

Call your agent or insurance company’s number immediately, even at the scene with the police if possible. Sometimes the police officer can give your insurance company more accurate information. This can help your claim to be processed.

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