What to Do If You Are In an Accident

The following is summarized from the California Department of Insurance (https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/01-auto/hadaccident.cfm):
– First, stop immediately, and move only if and when it is safe to do so.
– Call 911 if there are injuries.
– Call the police and report the incident.
– Get the names, addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license numbers, proof of insurance, and emails of all drivers involved.
– When safety permits, copy or photograph car license plates, vehicle ID numbers, and vehcile registrations.
– If you have a camera or a cell phone with a camera, and it is safe to do so, photograph the vehicles involves, particularly areas of damage or impact.
– If anyone is injured or the vehicle damage exceeds $750.00, report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days. Failure to notify the DMV may result in the suspension of your driver’s license.

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