The intent of this checklist is to inform the public and to not serve as legal advice. 

 

Car Accident Checklist

1. Stop your Vehicle.

2. Help any injured people.

3. Call the Police ASAP

4. Jot down facts

Names or Addresses of Drivers_________________________________

License Plate Numbers_______________________________________

Insurance Carriers__________________________________________

Name and Addresses of Agents_________________________________

Witnesses_________________________________________________

5. Take pictures

6. Do not admit that the accident was your fault.

7. Consider consulting a doctor if you could be hurt at all.

8. Call a lawyer as soon as you can if you anticipate filing a claim. 443-494-9775

9. You must file an accident report with the MVA if a police report of the accident has been filed. You have to do this even if the accident was not your fault.