If you are involved in an automobile accident follow these procedures:
- Stop immediately and take all necessary precautions to prevent further accidents at the scene.
- Send for Help. Don’t leave the accident scene. Ask a passing motorist or some other person to contact the Police and seek necessary medical assistance.
- Notify police in all injury accidents or if damage to either vehicle is greater than $500.
- Render all reasonable assistance to injured persons. Movement of an injured person should not be undertaken if likely to cause further injury.
- Get names of witnesses. Document on accident form located in the glove box.
- Exchange information with other drivers.
- Take pictures if possible. Document the scene and any damage (camera/cell phone).
- Do NOT make statement of any kind to anyone other than the authorities, your employer, or our claims representative.
- Report the incident to:
*Your Supervisor
*The Safety Department at your site:
* SAC 714-564-9330 *SCC 714-628-4730
*Risk Management 714-480-7570
- If your car is not drivable, have it towed to a local repair shop and ask for an explanation of towing and storage costs.
