What To Do Immediately After An Accident

A. At the accident scene

1. First things first: call the police
   
   
2. If anyone is injured, then
   
   
   1. Telephone an ambulance or arrange other appropriate transportation to a hospital or a doctor.
      
      
   2. Make sure the police know about your injuries.
      
      
   3. Make sure the all doctors and medical staff know the full extent of your injuries
      
      
3. Unless your vehicle is creating the potential for another accident, do not move it or the accident debris until you are instructed to by the investigating police officer.
   
   
4. Do not discuss the accident with anyone other than the investigating officer, your doctors, your own insurance representatives and your lawyer. Cooperate completely with the police.
   
   
5. Make notes of any statement made by the driver or any occupants of the other vehicle as to how the accident occurred.
   
   
6. Get the name, address, telephone number and automobile insurance information from the driver of the other vehicle.
   
   
7. Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witness to the accident.
   
   
8. If you believe the other driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, tell this to the investigating police officer.

B. After leaving the accident scene

1. Call a lawyer experienced in handling serious personal injury cases. Let the lawyer contact your insurance agent and company to report the accident.
   
   
2. Take photographs of the damage to your vehicle, and have someone else take photos of the accident scene.
   
   
3. See your doctor as soon as possible.
   
   
4. Take photos of your injuries and scars.