What to Do After an Accident in Mississippi: Staying Calm and Covered

Accidents can happen when you least expect them. Knowing what to do next helps protect your safety, your rights, and your insurance coverage.

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide for Mississippi drivers:

Stay Calm and Check for Safety:

First, take a deep breath. Stop your vehicle, check for injuries, and move to a safe location if possible. Turn on your hazard lights and call 911 if anyone is hurt or if traffic is blocked.

Contact the Police:

Even in minor accidents, having a police report makes filing a claim smoother. It provides important details your insurance company will need later.

Gather Key Information:

Exchange names, phone numbers, driver’s license details, and insurance information with the other driver. Take clear photos of all vehicles, license plates, and the accident scene. Avoid admitting fault, just stick to the facts.

Notify Dehmer Insurance:

Once everyone is safe, call Dehmer Insurance to report the accident. Our team will guide you through filing your claim, explain what your policy covers, and help make sure repairs and payments are handled quickly.

Keep Records:

Hold on to photos, repair estimates, medical bills, and receipts. Organized documentation ensures your claim is processed smoothly.

Dehmer Insurance is here to help Mississippi drivers stay calm, confident, and covered when accidents happen.

If you’re ever unsure what to do after a crash, call us. We’ll help you take the right steps to get back on the road.

Steele Dehmer of Gluckstadt is the agency owner at Dehmer Insurance Agency in Madison, Mississippi.