If You're In an Auto Accident
If you are involved in an auto accident and your car is still moving, stop as quickly as possible without obstructing traffic. If possible, the car should remain in the exact positions caused by the accident.
1. Avoid discussing fault or cause of the accident with anyone. Be alert for the other party admitting fault, or any other comment, circumstance or condition relating to the cause of the accident.
2. First, help anyone injured. Avoid moving them because you may aggravate injury. Call for police and medical emergency assistance. Get the names and addresses of all parties, witnesses and police officers present at the scene of the accident.
3. Exchange driver's license numbers, auto registration information and insurance company names.
4. Obtain a copy of the on-site police report. If no police authorities are present at the scene of the accident, you should inform the police within a reasonable time after the accident. A police report will hold more weight than your own report of the accident.
5. Promptly report the accident to your auto insurance agent. If you hit a parked car or someone else's property, leave a note with your name and number. Note pre-existing damage to the property.
6.  If you are injured, immediately seek medical treatment.  Keep a detailed list of all health care professionals with whom you receive medical treatment.
Both civil and criminal actions may result from an auto accident. Call us at (916) 791-8850 as soon as possible.