What you do in the first minutes and days after a motor vehicle accident affects your safety, your health, and any insurance or legal claim that follows. In general: check for injuries, move to safety, call 911, exchange information, document the scene, and get checked by a medical provider even if you feel fine.
Look for signs of injury in yourself and others before doing anything else.
If the vehicle is drivable and it's safe to do so, move it out of traffic.
Report the crash and request police and medical response if anyone is hurt.
Get names, contact details, insurance, and license plate numbers from all drivers.
Take photos of vehicle damage, road conditions, and any visible injuries.
See a doctor promptly, even for injuries that don't seem serious at first.
