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No matter how safely you drive, chances are someday you'll be involved in an accident. Regardless of who is at fault, it's important that you know what to do.

If you are involved in an accident, there are several things you are legally required to do.

1. You must stop at the scene of the accident or as close to the scene as possible.
   
   
2. Give any help you can if someone is obviously injured. Don't attempt to move an injured person from a wrecked vehicle unless you have the necessary medical training or there is another immediate danger, such as a fire.
   
   
3. Report the accident to the police as quickly as possible. This includes accidents that occur on private property that involve injury or death.
   
   
4. Exchange information with other people involved in the accident as soon as possible. This includes name, address and driver's license number of other drivers; license plate numbers; names and addresses of anyone injured; names and addresses of any witnesses; name, address and insurance policy number from other vehicle owners. Be sure to notify your own insurance company immediately. You should also see a doctor at the first opportunity. You might be injured and not know it.

If you have had an accident with an unattended vehicle, you must make a reasonable effort to find the owner of the vehicle or the owner of other property that may be damaged as a result of the accident. If no one can be located, leave a note that can be easily found at the scene of the accident. Include your name, address, driver's license number, the date and time of the accident and an estimate of the damages. You must also report the accident to the police within 24 hours. If the accident is on a city street, police should be called to the scene.

For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For non-emergency accidents, call the Fairfield Police Department at 513-829-8201.