Tips Immediately following a Crash:
Stay Calm and Assess the Scene
- Keep your cool.
- Do not get out of your car if it is unsafe to do so.
- Turn on your hazard lights.
- Be courteous, ask drivers and others about their well-being and make sure that no one involved has been injured or is in need of medical attention.
Document the Scene
- Take photos of the license plate(s), make, and model of the vehicle(s) involved.
- Take photos of the other vehicle(s) damage.
- Take photos of your vehicle damage.
- Take pictures or document landmarks, street signs, or address markers to identify the crash location.
- Take pictures of any property damage or objects at the scene (debris, skids, fallen trees, etc.).
- Locate witnesses and document their names and contact information.
Move Your Vehicle
- Move vehicle(s) to help avoid a traffic jam and to keep yourself and your passenger(s) safe.
Exchange Information
- Names of drivers and all passengers involved.
- Insurance information of all vehicles involved.
- Date and Time of crash.
- Protect your ID. DO NOT provide your driver’s license number or address.
Contact Your Insurer
CALL WR AUTO BODY 781-524-1182
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