This will be very important later on if an accident report was not filed were completed by the police officer. Oftentimes a police officer was not have time to completely fill out the accident report.

You should obtain:

1.      The other driver’s name, address (people often have a different address than what is on their drivers license), date of birth, phone number, and insurance information.

2.      Note the other cars involved in the accident, the makes and models, and the license plates

3.      Ask the other driver who owns the car (because the owners insurance may be involved as well).

4.      If you can, get the names and contact information from any of the passengers and witnesses.

5.      If you have your cell phone or camera, take pictures of the cars involved in the surrounding area. Check if there any skid marks on the road as well.