WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT

Be Prepared:

• Keep your insurance card and registration in an easy to find place
• Keep a first aid kit in your car Immediately

After an Accident:

• Take a deep breath and stay calm
• Check for injuries; call an ambulance when in doubt
• Call the police, even if the accident is minor
• If the accident is minor, move cars to a safe place, out of traffic
• Turn on your vehicle’s hazard lights and use cones, warning triangles or flares for safety.
• Call Puma’s 24/7 - (516) 431-1431 - We will help! We offer towing 24/7, rental cars, and assisting in calling your insurance company.

Other Important Tips:

• Do not sign any document unless it’s for the police
• If the name on an auto registration is different than the drive, jot down the relationship (i.e mother, father, sister, brother, friend)
• Be polite, but don’t tell anyone the accident was your fault, even if you think it was. State only the facts.

Write Down:

• Full name and contact info
• Insurance company policy number
• Drivers license and license plate number
• Type, color, and model of vehicle
• Location of accident:

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