WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

State Auto Insurance Company

Introduction State Auto Insurance, a national leader in home and auto

insurance, maintains more than 3,000 agencies throughout the United States. State Auto Insurance strives to provide clients not only with affordable, quality coverage, but also with general driving information that can prove vital following an accident.

Drivers should have two priorities following an automobile accident. First and foremost, drivers should ensure that all individuals involved in an accident, including pedestrians, are unharmed. If anyone at the scene of the accident has incurred a serious injury, individuals should contact 911 immediately. Any person suffering from a minor injury should also seek appropriate medical attention. If possible, drivers should move their vehicles to the side of the road to avoid further accidents.

After individuals have checked on the well-being of those involved in the accident, drivers can begin to focus on the claims process. Regardless of injuries, someone at the scene should phone the local police or highway patrol, as an official police report is a vital document in the insurance claims process.

Drivers should also gather as much information as possible in anticipation of filing their own accident report. This information should include the license plates of all involved vehicles, license numbers and contact information of drivers, passengers, and witnesses, and insurance identifications. Individuals should contact their insurance agency as soon as possible.