The following procedures must be followed in the event of an accident while driving a vehicle on University business:

1) Call “911” if anyone is injured and requires immediate medical attention.

2) If there is no emergency medical treatment required, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. All accidents must be reported to the police. 

3) Do not admit fault or guilt to anyone.

4) Never offer to pay for any damage, medical bills, towing, rental cars, taxi service or any other charges incurred by another party resulting from the accident.

5) Exchange contact information with the other driver(s) involved and obtain contact (name, address, phone number) information of every witness.

6) If a UAB owned or leased vehicle is towed from the accident scene, determine where the vehicle will be taken and what may be necessary to retrieve the vehicle.

7) Ask the investigating law enforcement officer to provide the accident report number and how/where a copy can be obtained.

8) Contact University Risk Management (205-934-5633) and report the accident within 24 hours. The accident must also be reported to the driver’s direct supervisor or manager.

9) A UAB Vehicle Accident Report Form must also be completed and forwarded to the Office of Risk Management.

Contacts:

UAB Police Department

Emergency: (205) 934-3535

Non-emergency: (205) 934-4434

University Risk Management

(205) 934-5633

Automotive Services

610 8th Street South

(205) 934-2174

UAB Transportation

608 8th Street South

(205) 934-3513

Environmental Health & Safety

(205) 934-2487