POST ACCIDENT CHECKLIST SECURE THE DRIVER Confirm and treat injuries, cooperate with authorities, limit casual chatter and media interviews, secure post-accident toxicology/drug screen if required. DO NOT obtain recorded statement. Interview driver for an overview of the accident facts. SECURE THE EQUIPMENT SECURE THE LOAD Protect the load, obtain bills of lading, record weights, record type of goods. Determine possibility of salvage. SECURE THE SCENE Document damage, landmarks, skid marks, yaw marks, gauge marks, measure and photograph location and vehicles, photograph potential claimants if possible. Obtain recorded statement from people other than your driver. Identify police and medical personnel who responded to scene. Photograph any potential failure of the equipment or vehicles of any participant. SECURE DOCUMENTS Maintain driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, history of vehicle repair and maintenance, meal and fuel receipts, bills of lading, downloaded information from Qualcom, ECM or other source including messaging.
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