To protect your rights, always call the police if you are in an auto accident. Some states require reporting accidents to both law enforcement and the department of motor vehicles.  If you are unsure whether you need to contact the department of motor vehicles, ask the police officer when he/she arrives at the scene.  Also notify your auto insurer as well.

Here are some additional considerations:

1. Law-enforcement personnel are independent, objective, and will report an accident’s situation accurately.
2. Have your documenation available for the police.
3. Report discomfort or pain and request medical help.
4. Explain, to the best of your ability, how the accident occured.  Ask the police to photograph the scene.
5. Request that police officers obtain witness accounts.
6. Purchase a copy of the police accident report.  If you find errors, talk to the officers who wrote it, and have it corrected or note discreptancies.
7. Do not communicate with other insurers.
8. Obtain legal counsel!

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