Respond in Case of an Accident
How to respond in Case of an Accident
- Stop Immediately. Take required precautions to prevent further accidents at the scene. Render all reasonable assistance to persons injured at the scene.
- Ask someone at the scene to call police
- If on campus, contact the Campus Police Department (229) 333-7816 or if off campus, contact the police department with jurisdiction in that area). NOTE: All accidents involving a state vehicle requires a police report.
- Contact your immediate supervisor and report the accident.
- In the event the accident involves injuries,
- Report to 1(877) 656-7475 listed on the . Be sure to obtain the information that is asked for on the back of the card (This card should be in the vehicle at all times).
- If the state vehicle is not drivable from the scene of the accident, you should contact the ARI Program 1(800) 227-2273 for information related to auto repair shops and towing services.
- The following reports must be completed and received by VSU Risk Management within 24 hours so the report can be processed within the 48 hours requirement:
- Employees must complete a VSU Accident Report Form immediately following the accident and forward it to the immediate supervisor.
- Immediate supervisors must complete the BOR/DOAS Supervisors Accident Follow-up Checklist.
- Both reports must be forwarded to VSU’s Risk Management by faxing it to (229) 333-7408.
- All questions concerning the reporting of motor vehicle accidents should be referred to the VSU’s Risk Management at (229) 333-5708.
Risk Management
- University Center Entrance 5 1205 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia 31698
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Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.333.5708
- Fax: 229.333.7408
M-Th 8am - 5:30pm
F 8am - 3pm