5 Things to Do Right After a Car Accident

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What you need to know

• What you do in the first 10 minutes after a car accident can affect your health, your insurance claim, and your case later
• First, check for injuries and call 911 if anyone is hurt, or if the crash is serious
• Even if you feel okay, some injuries don’t show up right away

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What you do in the first 10 minutes after a car accident can affect your health, your insurance claim, and your case later. [B-roll: fender bender, driver standing beside car, phone in hand]

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KEY POINT 1

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First, check for injuries and call 911 if anyone is hurt, or if the crash is serious. Even if you feel okay, some injuries don’t show up right away. [B-roll: calling 911, emergency lights, person holding neck]

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Next, document everything. Take photos of the vehicles, road conditions, license plates, and any visible injuries. Get names and contact info for witnesses before they leave. [B-roll: phone camera taking photos, witness exchanging info]

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