Immediately after the accident<\/strong> Next, check for injuries. Generally, you should not move an injured person. Call an ambulance, if necessary, and the police. If you are unable to call, ask somebody else to call the police to report the accident and inform the police of the number of people who are injured, so that enough emergency personnel respond to the scene.<\/p>\n If possible, notify oncoming traffic to proceed with caution by setting out flares, turning on your hazard lights, or raising the hood or trunk of your vehicle.<\/p>\n You and the other driver should exchange information, including the other driver’s name, address, phone (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Immediately after the accident If you are involved in an automobile collision, stop. Most states require an individual not to leave the scene of an accident, even a minor one, without first stopping to see whether there are damages or…<\/span><\/p>\n
\nIf you are involved in an automobile collision, stop. Most states require an individual not to leave the scene of an accident, even a minor one, without first stopping to see whether there are damages or injuries. A person may be criminally prosecuted for leaving the scene of an automobile accident.<\/p>\n