Record the following details:

• Full names, ID numbers, addresses (work and home), tel.numbers (work and home) and vehicle registration numbers of all drivers, passengers and witnesses
• Descriptions of vehicles and drivers
• Details of police-, traffic- and ambulance officials
• Details of tow truck personel

Steps to take subsequent to accident:

• Report accident to SAPS immediately
• Report accident to RAF
• If matter is not being investigated by SAPS, attempt to obtain statements from witnesses ASAP
• Attempt to take photographs of accident scene as scene may change
• Attempt to take photographs of the damage to the vehicles and of injuries eg. abrasions, severe bruising , cosmetic disfigurement
• Draw sketch plan of scene and make sure that it contains a fixed point so that it can easily be traced
• Make sure that the treating doctor records the visit and gives a detailed account of injuries and treatment
• Take photographs of vehicles end position as well as road markings, if any

Documents to retain or obtain subsequent to accident:

• SAPS collision report (SAP 352) or Officer's Accident Report (OAR)
• Witness statements taken by SAPS
• Hospital-, medical- and/or clinical records
• Details of medical institutions and medical practitioners
• All hospital and medical accounts
• Details of material damages claim and the outcome thereof