Ohio Truck Accident Checklist

If you were involved in an Ohio truck accident, do you know what to do?

The following checklist can help you take the necessary steps to protect your legal rights in case of an accident.

Stop to protect your passengers and car.  Call an ambulance for any injured party, if necessary.  Set flares if you carry them, and do not leave the scene of the Ohio truck accident.

Exchange only your license, registration and motor vehicle identification card with the other drivers.  Do not discuss the truck accident with anyone other than the police.  Do not blame anyone, including yourself. 

Take down the name, address, operator's license number, date of birth, sex, state of license, and the phone number of the other truck driver.

Write down the name, address, and the insurance company of the owner of the other vehicle involved, if that driver is not the owner.

Seek information from police about all injured parties, including passengers.  Take down their names, addresses, dates of birth, sex, and extent of injury.

Be sure to write down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any people who saw the truck accident but were not involved in it. 

Write down the make, body type, year, and license number of the truck.  Also, make note of the damage to the truck involved in the truck accident.

Write the date and time of the accident on the diagram.  In addition, write down information about the location, including the intersection, street names, any stop lights or traffic control signs, and other landmarks.

Tell your insurance broker or agent immediately.  Report the accident to the police right away, and get a copy of the police report as soon as it is available.