{"id":13999,"date":"2012-09-20T07:43:43","date_gmt":"2012-09-20T14:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdxinjurylaw.com\/?p=13999"},"modified":"2025-08-15T05:28:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T12:28:49","slug":"filing-an-oregon-accident-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdxinjurylaw.com\/es\/filing-an-oregon-accident-report\/","title":{"rendered":"How To File An Oregon Accident Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just because you are a safe driver, doesn\u2019t mean that you do not run the risk of being in an accident. Knowing this, you should always prepare know what to do should this ever happen to you. And knowing what to do in this situation also includes understanding how to file an Oregon accident report<\/strong> correctly. Let\u2019s take a look at the steps associated with filing an accident report:<\/p>\n

Stopping Your Car<\/strong><\/p>\n

So that you don\u2019t block traffic, you should always stop your car before you file any kind of Oregon accident report<\/strong>. After all, you don\u2019t to put any other car on the road in danger. When stopping, be sure you\u2019re as close to the scene of the incident as possible. And realize that it is illegal to \u201chit and run.\u201d This basically means that you would be held accountable by the law should you run away from the scene where the accident happened.<\/p>\n

Helping Anyone Who May Be Injured<\/strong><\/p>\n

The next step, the one before filing an Oregon accident report<\/strong>, is to provide any help for anyone who may be injured. Always make sure that you never move the injured person unless they are in immediate danger. Otherwise, wait for an ambulance to arrive before attempting to remove them (this will prevent neck damage). Also, make sure that you wait for police to arrive. And remember, it is against the law if you don\u2019t wait.<\/p>\n

Exchanging Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now, it is time to file your Oregon accident report<\/strong>. Basically, you are going to provide the other party with the following information: Name, address, insurance company number, driver\u2019s license number, and license plate number. And on the same note, make sure that you receive all of their information as well. In case you forget what you need when filing an Oregon accident report<\/strong>, refer to this website to make sure.<\/p>\n

Reporting the Accident<\/strong><\/p>\n

After you file the report, you may have three days to report it to the DMV. For you to be required to report the accident, you must have met the following criteria:<\/p>\n