If you have been in an automobile accident, you know it can be disorienting, confusing and maybe even a bit scary. Knowing what to do in advance can help you make it through this difficult situation.

Stay Calm

Arguably, the most important thing you need to do is to remain calm. Yelling or shouting at the other driver, frantically trying to call someone or panicking in any way will not help things. If you can tell yourself that you can make it through this and things will be OK, then you’ll handle it all much better than otherwise.

Get Information                                

There is a lot of information you, the police and the insurance company will need when an accident has occurred. Start with the other driver’s name and contact info, including a phone number. You also need to get the year, model and make of the vehicle. It might be easiest to use …