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What should I do or say at the scene of an accident or when contacted for information about the incident/accident?

Do not admit fault, liability, or negligence.

Exchange your general contact/identification and liability coverage information with the other party and law enforcement. You can inform the other party that a report of the incident will be filed with Risk Management and they will be contacted by Risk Management.

When discussing the matter, give only the facts, not opinions. Statements and more details can be provided to the entity's Risk Management Contact, Risk Management Division, and attorneys for the State. Contact Risk Management before making statements or discussing the matter with anyone else, i.e. media, general public, insurance adjuster for other party, attorney for other party.

Do not put anything in writing other than what is required for the Incident Report, investigation materials, and other items approved by Risk Management!