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Amendment VII. In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

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Call the police if you think you were not at fault. Police departments respond to even minor property accidents. Ask that an accident report be prepared. Accident reports help prove claims because they document the position of vehicles and other details, including weather and road conditions. Don’t apologize or admit the accident was your fault. If the other driver screams that you caused the accident, ignore him. Merely give your name, address, and telephone number. Show your driver’s license, registration, and insurance card. Ask for the same information in return. Record the make, model, year, plate number, and vehicle identification number. Check the other driver’s insurance card, and write down the name of the insurer, policy number, and expiration date. If insurance coverage has expired, copy the information on the card anyway, and ask if the driver is currently insured. Avoid revealing prior traffic infractions when showing your license to the other motorist. These records are on the backs of licenses in some states. Be careful when talking to police officers. Never volunteer unnecessary information. Answer all questions honestly. If you are asked a question you do not wish to answer, simply say, “I don’t know.” A police officer cannot force you to say anything.

Inspect the accident site. Note traffic controls and stop signs; the position and length of skid marks; damage to trees, dividers, and other items; the point of impact and damage to autos (sometimes helpful in determining fault); and the exact spot where the cars stopped.