2.  What should I do in the event of an accident?

                                                                 As soon as the accident happens:

1. Stop your car. Failure to stop can result in serious  criminal consequences
2. If it's a minor fender bender with no injuries, move your car so it doesn't block traffic.
3. Warn approaching traffic with flares and/or your car's flashers.
4. Call 911 for the police and an ambulance if anyone is injured.

1. Who were the drivers of the vehicles involved?
   
2. Be sure to get the addresses of the drivers!
   
3. Did any of the drivers appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs? (Write down who
   and why you think they were and who else observed that same thing.  After the effects wear off it 
   would be your word against theirs.)
   
4. Were any passengers in the vehicles? Get their names and addresses!
   
5. Were any pedestrians involved in the accident? Get their names and addresses!
   
6. Did anyone say, "I'm not hurt"?
   
7. What was the actual location of the accident?
   
8. Were there any witnesses to the accident (other than those directly involved in the accident)?
9. Get the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all witnesses.
   
10. In what direction were the vehicles traveling just prior to the accident?
    
11. Was there anything "wrong" with the vehicles before the accident, such as driving with a broken
    headlight at night, or with bald tires?
    
12. Was there any damage to the vehicles as a result of the accident? What parts of the vehicle were
    damaged? Take pictures at the scene if you have a camera.
    
13. How did the accident occur?
    
14. Did anyone accept responsibility for the accident, such as by indicating they were to blame. Write down
    what they said. The more information you can gather, the better chance we have of winning your case. As time passes, memories tend to fade and new versions of the chain of events are created. Putting the basic information down on paper helps later when liability for the accident begins to be examined.