Who do I Speak to at the Scene of the Accident?

As soon as your safety and the safety of your passengers permit you should call the local police authority or 911 if you are uncertain. You should report any injuries that occurred in the accident, the location of the accident, the time of the accident and your name and telephone number. Do not discuss the facts of the accident with anyone except the investigating officer at the scene of the accident. Do not give any statement concerning the accident unless you are asked by the police officer to do so. If you are aware of any witness who you believe actually saw the accident occur, you should attempt to get their name, telephone number and address (this can be extremely important in the event of a dispute later). Again, do not discuss the facts of the accident or your injuries with anyone other than the police officer and, if called, the ambulance attendants if so requested.