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After a Car Accident — Checklist
Keep this card in your glovebox. California.
911 — If someone is hurt or in danger, call 911.
At the Scene
- 1. Stop and Stay Safe
- 2. Call 911 if Anyone Is Hurt
- 3. Exchange Information
- 4. Take Photos
- 5. Talk to Witnesses
- 6. Stick to the Facts
- 7. Get Checked by a Doctor
- 8. Notify Your Insurance Company
Information to Collect
- Other driver's name & phone
- Driver's license number
- Insurance company & policy number
- Vehicle make, model, color & plate
- Witness names & phone numbers
- Location, date & time
- Police / CHP report number
In the Days After
- See a doctor, even if you feel fine
- Notify your own insurance company
- File DMV form SR-1 within 10 days if anyone was hurt or damage is over $1,000
- Keep medical records, bills, and photos
Key Deadlines
- 10 days — DMV SR-1 report, when required
- ~6 months — Written claim when a government agency is involved
- 2 years — Personal injury lawsuit
- 3 years — Property damage
CarAccident.com.ai — General information only. Not a law firm. Not legal or medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.