Have you been injured in a car accident? Whether you were involved in a fender bender or a catastrophic car collision, below are several steps that you should take after any accident.

Contact the police immediately

If you have been involved in a car accident, you should move your car out of the way of moving traffic, if you are able to do so. Then you should be to contact the police immediately. Once the police arrive, they will speak to the individuals involved in the accident and any witnesses. If a report is prepared, you should determine how to obtain a copy.

If you have been injured, seek medical treatment right away

To the extent that there have been any injuries, seek immediate medical attention. It is important to have your condition assessed right away if you have been injured. Many times, you may not know the severity of your injuries right after the accident so it is imperative to receive appropriate medical care. Safety should always be your number one priority.

Exchange of information

It is also important for you to take down the name, address, and telephone number of the other individual(s) involved in the accident along with the make, model and license plate number of the other car(s). If they have insurance, you should obtain the name of their carrier as well. If possible, you should also obtain the name and contact information for any witnesses to the accident. If you are able to take photos of the accident scene and the other cars, you should do so.

Obtain representation

After a car accident, there are a variety of deadlines which must be kept in mind. Insurance carriers must be notified in a timely manner, a no-fault application must be completed, and notice of claim and complaint may need to be filed. It is essential that no deadlines are missed. If you have been injured in an accident, you should seek legal representation as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to preserve your rights.