Here are some suggestions, courtesy of Arbella Insurance, of “what to do in case of a MA auto accident:”
- Stop– Turn off ignition. Do not smoke
- Protect– Guard the scene from further damage.
- Assist– Render only what first aid you are qualified to give. Don’t move injured unless absolutely necessary. For serious injury, call a doctor and an ambulance.
- Call– Notify a law officer. In many states it is unlawful to leave the accident scene without permission. Cooperate with the authorities.
- Obtain– Get all necessary information for an accurate report.
- Report– Notify your Independent, Massachusetts insurance agent as soon as possible.
- Avoid– Do not accept responsibility or discuss the accident exept with your agent, your claim representative, or law officer.
Massautoquote recommends you fill out a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Crash Operator Report.
To print a MA Operator Report you can click: MA Crash Operator Report
Once completed you will want to forward a copy to: your Massachusetts auto insurance agent, a copy to the police department in the town that the accident occurred, and a copy to the Registry of Vehicles (Crash Records, Registry of Motor Vehicles, PO Box 55889, Boston, MA 02205-5889).