What To Do After A Motor Accident

 

Insurance

Notify your insurance agent of the accident as soon as possible. If not given at the time of the accident, the driver shall give upon request and within 72 hours thereafter to any person involved in the accident or to a peace officer investigating the accident the name and address of the insurer providing automobile liability insurance coverage and the local insurance agent for the insurer.


Obtain your Accident Report

You or your insurance agent may obtain your accident report report by contacting the police department.


Injuries

Even if there may be no apparent injuries, you and your passengers may wish to consider a medical examination by a doctor.


Citations

Police officers, upon investigation, may issue citations for violations for traffic laws or ordinances. Such citations may be issued at the accident scene, through the U.S. Postal Service or by personal delivery at a later date.


Towed Vehicles

If your vehicle is towed from the accident scene, it was towed either to a location of your choosing or to Burda’s Towing. In some cases, a police hold could be placed on the vehicle. In these cases, a vehicle release form will need to be picked up at the Rogers Police Department.

To pick up vehicles you will need:

  1. proof of insurance

  2. valid driver

  3. proof of ownership of the vehicle

Vehicles cannot be released to someone other than the owner. Most vehicles are towed from accident scenes because they are not operational, are blocking traffic and/or in an unsafe location. In these cases, you will not need a release form and you should contact your insurance agent directly about the next steps to take.