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Call a doctor or ambulance if medical help is needed. Write down the name, address and phone number of anyone involved and as many witnesses as possible. Also list details of the accident or injury, including date, time, location and weather conditions.<\/p>

Note: In case of an auto accident, New York State law requires operators of any vehicle involved in an auto accident causing injury or damage to stop and give their names, addresses and show their driver's license to the person who is injured or whose property is damaged. If someone is hurt or killed, or if damage exceeds $1,000, you must file a written report with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles within ten days.<\/i><\/p>

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