At the Scene
1. Check for injuries and call 911 if needed
2. Move to safety if possible
3. Call police for a report
4. Exchange information with other drivers
5. Document the scene with photos/videos
6. Get witness names and contacts
7. Note road conditions and circumstances
8. Don't admit fault
2. Move to safety if possible
3. Call police for a report
4. Exchange information with other drivers
5. Document the scene with photos/videos
6. Get witness names and contacts
7. Note road conditions and circumstances
8. Don't admit fault
In the Hours After
1. Report to rental company (within 24 hours)
2. Get medical evaluation even for minor symptoms
3. Notify your insurance company
4. Document vehicle damage
5. Keep all paperwork and receipts
6. Don't give recorded statements without advice
2. Get medical evaluation even for minor symptoms
3. Notify your insurance company
4. Document vehicle damage
5. Keep all paperwork and receipts
6. Don't give recorded statements without advice
In the Days Following
1. Follow up on medical care as needed
2. Obtain copy of police report
3. Contact a lawyer for significant accidents
4. Don't pay any charges without review
5. Document all accident-related expenses
6. Begin insurance claim processes
2. Obtain copy of police report
3. Contact a lawyer for significant accidents
4. Don't pay any charges without review
5. Document all accident-related expenses
6. Begin insurance claim processes