What To Do After A Motor Vehicle Accident
In the event of an accident, please follow these instructions:
Stop immediately, and remain calm
Protect the scene
Activate your 4-way flashers
Set out emergency triangles
Avoid a second accident
If it's in harm's way, move your vehicle
Get assistance
Call or designate someone to call police and your company
Assist the injured if you are qualified
Obtain facts about the accident, including, but not limited to:
Name, address, home/work/cell phone numbers of all parties involved
Insurance information on the driver(s) and owner(s) of the other vehicles involved
Date and time of the accident
Location of accident (i.e., intersection, street address, city and state)
Description of damage and/or injuries
Make, model, color and license tag number(s) of other vehicle(s) involved
Description of accident
Name, address, home/work/cell telephone numbers of witnesses
Photograph the scene and vehicles, if it is safe to do so
Obtain name, address and badge number of investigating officer
Do not make any statement to anyone or sign anything; only provide authorities with:
Your name, address and driver's license number
Your company's name, address and operating authority number (if applicable)
Your insurance I.D. card
Cargo information/Shipping documents (if applicable)
Whenever your company is involved in an accident or any incident involving a potential claim against you or your employees, including non-contact events, immediate reporting to Lancer is crucial. As one of our policyholders, you can reach our qualified claims professionals at any time, all of whom are experienced in handling claims associated with your type of business.
PLEASE CONTACT LANCER BY PHONE IMMEDIATELY EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO GATHER ALL THE INFORMATION LISTED ABOVE. Don't delay. The faster we receive your claim notification, the quicker we can expedite the claim settlement process, reducing the expenses associated with most claims.
