If you don't know the right steps to take following an accident, it can be easy to make mistakes, especially when you're in distress. The first step to take is to ask everyone if they're hurt or injured and need medical attention. This will require calling 911.
It's also necessary to get your driver's license and insurance card out, which you'll need to exchange with the other drivers involved. This is vital information you'll have to give to your insurance company, and you can use it to file a claim for the damages.
Take photos of all the cars involved and any damage that is present. You also want to take pictures of skid marks on the road or any signs of how the incident occurred. Your insurance company will use the photos to determine who is responsible for the car accident. This makes it necessary to avoid taking responsibility for it.