car accidents can happen which is why auto insurance companies are in business. being prepared for an auto accident can help make the experience more bearable. here are a few items that should always be in your car:

• paper and pen or pencil
• your insurance information
• flashlight
• camera (disposable or otherwise)

in the event of an accident make sure you take note of the following information:

• license plate number of the vehicle
• color, make, model, body style (2 door coupe, 4 dr sedan, hatchback, station wagon, pickup truck, etc.), and approximate year of the vehicle
• driver’s license number and full address information of the other driver (check to see if the driver is wearing glasses and if he or she has a corrective lenses requirement on the drivers license)
• all information from the other driver’s insurance card such as:
  • insurance company name and phone number
  • insurance policy number
  • policy holder’s name and address
  • vehicle listed on the proof of insurance
• date and time of the accident
• location of the incident along with the direction each vehicle was going and the final position of the cars
• road and weather conditions (dry or wet, cloudy or sunny, etc.)

of course if there are any apparent injuries please call 911 first and notify authorities.