What to Do After a San Jose Car Accident

Safety and medical help after a crash

If there is an emergency, call 911. Follow the direction of emergency responders and your treating clinicians. This website cannot assess an injury, choose a hospital, or replace emergency care. Do not put yourself in danger to take a photograph or collect a document.

Sources: California DMV SR-1 collision reporting ↗ · SJPD traffic collision report request information ↗

Documents and evidence to keep

Keep the report or incident number, insurance information, photos, and correspondence. California DMV reporting is separate from a police investigation. Before signing a release or relying on a date from an insurer, consider asking a lawyer which rules and rights are involved.

Sources: California DMV SR-1 collision reporting ↗ · SJPD traffic collision report request information ↗

Insurance, DMV, and legal steps to check

For a useful review, keep the following information together. You do not need to enter it on this website.

• The investigating agency or record custodian, if known.
• The official request link and its current instructions.
• Identification and eligibility requirements checked with that agency.

Sources: California DMV SR-1 collision reporting ↗