1. Safety and 911
Move to the shoulder if you can. Hazards on. Call 911. A police report is the most credible piece of independent evidence in your case — get one even for low-speed crashes.
2. Photos before anything is moved
Every angle of every vehicle, license plates, the intersection, skid marks, debris field, traffic signals, weather, your own injuries.
3. Exchange info, do not admit fault
Driver’s license, insurance card, plate, contact. "Sorry" is admissible against you — even if you mean it socially. Don’t say it.
4. Get medical care today
Adrenaline masks injury. ER or urgent care same day. Tell every provider every body part that hurts. Gaps in treatment are the #1 thing insurers exploit.
5. Don’t post on social media
Defense lawyers find every photo. Privacy settings don’t protect you in litigation.
6. Call us before the insurer calls you
They will call within 48 hours. Have us on it first. The consult is free.
Quick follow-ups.
Short, direct answers — written by attorneys, not marketers. Have a different question? Ask us in a free consult.