(NAPSA)—Car accidents can wreak havoc on an otherwise peaceful day. Even if they’re minor, they can often create confusion. You might ask yourself, how should I react? What should I do? Leading car insurer Progressive offers these simple steps to follow after an accident: 1) Stay calm. Keeping a calm demeanor helps you stay in control of the situation. 2) Make sure you and your passengers are OK. Moveasfar off the roadway as possible but stay at the scene of the accident. Warn oncoming traffic by activating your hazard warning lights and/or setting flares if you have them. 3) Call the police. Call 911 or the appropriate emergency num- ber to report the accident. 4) Contact your insurance company and report the claim. The sooner your insurance com- pany knows about the accident, the sooner it can start working to resolve your claim. With 24/7 claims service, reporting a claim to Progressive is easy—just call 1800-PROGRESSIVEorreport it online at www.progressive.com. 5) Do not admit fault. To protect yourself legally, do not discuss the car accident with anyone other than the police and your insurance company. Keeping a calm demeanorhelps you stay in control after an accident. 6) Exchange vital information with the other driver involved in the car accident. Write down the name, address, phone number and license num- bers of all drivers and witnesses, particularly those who were not riding in a vehicle involved in the accident. Ask for the name of the insurer and policy number of all drivers involved in the car accident. Before you get into an accident, make sure you have the right car insurance. Because the last thing you want to do when youv’re in a car accident is worry about having to pay for the damage. Go to www.progressive.com to shop around and comparerates.
