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Accident Checklist


What to do if you are involved in an accident:

  1. Stay at the scene of the accident. Check the safety of passengers in all vehicles involved. Turn off ignition switches to reduce the risk of fire. Do not attempt to move any seriously injured persons unless their vehicle is on fire.

  2. Get important information at the scene. In addition to obtaining information from other drivers, be sure to get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses or people who stopped to help.

    Print out the Accident Checklist form on this page and keep a copy in your vehicle. This form provides a helpful "fill in the blanks" record of the information you need to obtain.

  3. Share only pertinent information at the scene. Provide your driver's license, registration, insurance information and contact information only to other drivers and police officers. Do not discuss accident details with anyone except the police. Do not discuss responsibility with anyone except a representative of your insurance company.

  4. If your vehicle is not drivable, the police will call a wrecker service from their approved list unless you specify who you would like to use. If your vehicle is drivable, see us as soon as possible for a damage evaluation.

  5. Notify your insurance company of the accident as soon as possible and that you want BMW of Northwest Arkansas to handle the repair.