If I rear-ended someone and exchanged IDs and phone numbers but no police were called nor was insurance info was exchanged, what should my next step be?
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If I rear-ended someone and exchanged IDs and phone numbers but no police were called nor was insurance info was exchanged, what should my next step be?
Asked on January 24, 2014 under Accident Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
It would be advisable to contact your auto insurance company and report the accident. Your insurance company can contact the party who was not at fault in the accident to determine whether the other party's claim is just property damage or includes a separate personal injury claim. Your insurance company can handle the entire case for you and property damage and personal injury claims of the party who was not at fault in the accident.
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