1. Make it your first priority to get help for the injured.
2. Regardless of the circumstances, report accident to the police.
3. Record the name, address and phone of the driver of any vehicle involved in the accident.
4. Write down the make and license number of any vehicle involved in the accident.
5. Get as much information as you can about insurance coverage that any driver who was involved in the accident may have. If you can, get the name of the insurance company, the policy number and the contact information for their insurance agent.
6. Record the name, address and phone of any passengers of any vehicles involved in the accident.
7. Record the name, address and phone of any persons claiming they saw the accident happened. Since in many cases, the parties to the accident end up blaming each other, having third-party witnesses is very helpful. Do not hesitate getting the name and contact for any person who is at the accident scene.
8. Be very careful about what you say. Do not talk about fault at all. Casual remarks can be used in court.
9. Notify your insurance agent immediately.
10. Examine all damage to any vehicles involved in the accident. If you are able to take pictures, take as many pictures as possible.
11. Examine all physical evidence which may explain how accident occurred. If you are able to take pictures, take as many pictures as possible.
12. Cooperate fully with any police officers who may appear at the accident scene.
13. Stay calm.
