Determine if there are injuries and call for medical assistance
if needed.
Do not block traffic. Move your vehicle as far off the roadway
as possible. Stay at the scene and warn other motorists
by activating your hazard lights or setting flares.
Call the police to report the accident. Ask the investigating
officer where you will be able to obtain a copy of the
police report.
Call your NYCM Insurance AUTO ON CALL (1.888.
234.6926) Towing Service if you have Comprehensive
and/or Collision coverage on your vehicle. This
can help resolve your accident more quickly and
reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Your AUTO
ON CALL Towing Service representative will know the
pre-qualified repair centers in your area and can make
suggestions if you do not know where you would like
your vehicle to be towed. Towing service will generally
be provided at no cost to you.
Do not admit fault or liability. Discuss the accident only
with the police and your NYCM Insurance claim representative.
Exchange information. If possible, at the scene, exchange
names, phone numbers and license numbers of all the
drivers, passengers and witnesses to the accident, including
pedestrians, bicyclists, etc. Ask all drivers for their
insurance company information.
Record details of the accident. Document the accident
as much as possible while the details are still fresh in
your mind.
Step Two:
Contact NYCM Insurance or your independent agent immediately to report the accident and provide all
of the information you have collected.
