What To Do After a Car Accident

The minutes and days after a car accident shape your entire personal injury claim. Follow these steps to protect your health and your right to compensation.

1. Get to safety and call 911

Even minor crashes warrant a police report. The report is foundational evidence.

2. Document everything

Photos of vehicles, the scene, road conditions, license plates, and visible injuries.

3. Seek medical attention immediately

Some injuries — concussions, soft tissue damage, internal bleeding — present hours or days later.

4. Do NOT give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer

They are looking for words to use against you.

5. Call a personal injury attorney before settling

Initial settlement offers are almost always far below what your case is actually worth.