What to do if you've been in an accident
Immediately After the Accident
- Stay calm and try to move the vehicle to a safe location out of the way of traffic if possible.
- Check for injuries and seek emergency medical attention if necessary.
- Call the police (911) to report the accident.
Texas law requires drivers to be able to pay for the accidents they cause. Most people meet this requirement by buying automobile "liability" insurance. Liability insurance pays to treat people injured in an accident that you cause. It also pays to repair or replace the other driver´s damaged property.
Texas law requires drivers to be able to pay for the accidents they cause. Most people meet this requirement by buying automobile "liability" insurance. Liability insurance pays to treat people injured in an accident that you cause. It also pays to repair or replace the other driver´s damaged property.