_____ Report the accident to the police department
_____ Get the police report or the police report number
_____ Exchange contact information with the other driver
_____ Report the accident to your insurance company
_____ Take photographs of your vehicle’s property damage
_____ Take photographs of the other vehicle’s property damage
_____ Take photographs of the accident scene
_____ Gather witnesses’ names, addresses, and phone numbers
_____ Do not speak with the other driver or their insurance company representative regarding the facts of the accident or your injuries
_____ Promptly seek medical attention for any injured incurred due to the accident
_____ Contact a reputable California vehicle accident attorney