If you hit an unattended vehicle, you must make an effort to find the owner or driver. If you can’t find the owner after a reasonable attempt, then you must contact law enforcement officials and give them all the required information.

• DO leave a note and/or call the police
• DO talk to witnesses
• DO inform your insurance company
• DO pay for damages (if at fault)
• DO contact an attorney
• DON’T leave the scene
• DON’T put yourself at risk of further injury by standing or waiting in an area with traffic
• DON’T forget to document the accident (take pictures and video)
• DON’T admit fault or apologize. Let the police determine fault.

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No one likes to think about being in an accident. But, unfortunately, it’s a situation that you’ll likely face at some point. The average driver will be involved in three to four car accidents during their lifetime. Last year alone there were over 180,000 car accidents on Indiana roadways.

It’s important to be aware of the steps you need to take if you are in an accident.

If you are involved in an accident, stop immediately at the scene, or as close to the scene that is safe. Check for injuries and then call 911. The operator will ask you for your accident location. You may be disoriented after your accident. Look for street signs, highway mile markers, and landmarks. Providing information on your specific location will help emergency responders arrive with help without delay. Be sure to tell the operator what the crash scene looks like—especially if the scene is dangerous.

If anyone involved is injured, let the dispatcher know. Report if anyone reports feeling ill, or complaining of nausea, pain or discomfort.

Whether you have visible injuries or not, it’s always a good idea to be evaluated by paramedics. If they’re not dispatched, it’s a wise idea to make arrangements to see your regular physician as soon as possible after the crash to rule out injury.

After help has arrived, you’ll be required to share your name, address, and registration number with those involved in the accident. Of course, other motorists, passengers or pedestrians involved in the accident must share information with you, as well.

Try to obtain the phone numbers of everyone involved in the accident. It’s helpful to obtain license plate numbers and models of the other vehicles. Although you may be flustered, you should make an attempt to obtain the driver’s license number and insurance information.

The key information to exchange when you are involved in an accident includes:

1. Name, address and contact details of all people involved in the accident
2. Driver license numbers of all drivers involved
3. License plate number, make and model of the vehicles involved
4. Auto insurance information for the motorists involved.
5. Names and contact details of witnesses
6. Names and badge numbers of all police officers who were at the scene of the accident

If you are able, it could be helpful to take photographs at the scene of the accident.

Read more tips at https://www.dmv.com/in/indiana/auto-accidents.

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