Our Community in Fairfax County, Virginia

Last year, there were over 19,000 reportable accidents in Fairfax County and over 13,000 non-reportable accidents.  Here is a checklist to assist you if you become the victim of an accident:

• Stay calm.
• Check to make sure that you and your passengers are all right.
• If another vehicle is involved, check to make sure those individuals are all right as well.
• If anyone on the scene of the crash requires immediate medical attention, call 911.
• Call the police (911 or 703-691-2131) if there is extensive damage to the vehicles or if someone is injured.
• If your vehicle is blocking traffic or is presenting a hazard (and can still be driven), move it to the side of the road.
• Exchange information with the other driver: name, address, home and work phone, license plate number, year/make/model of the vehicle, the name of the insurance company, and the policy number.
• If there are witnesses, get their names, addresses, and phone numbers.
• Get the name of the police officer as well as the ambulance personnel that responds.
• If you are hurt or shaken up and need help getting home, call someone to pick you up.
• Call your insurance company when you get home.
• If a report is written, you can pick up a copy at the closest police station after five business days, provided you show photo identification.