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What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Car Accident

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What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Car Accident
What you need to know
  • After a car accident, the biggest mistake is thinking you can “deal with it later
  • ” What you do in the first 24 hours can affect your health and your injury claim
  • First, get medical care right away—even if you feel okay

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After a car accident, the biggest mistake is thinking you can “deal with it later.” What you do in the first 24 hours can affect your health and your injury claim.

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[Quick cuts: damaged car, phone calling 911, person filling out notes]

KEY POINT 1

First, get medical care right away—even if you feel okay. Some injuries, like whiplash or concussions, show up hours later. A medical record also helps connect your injuries to the crash.

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[B-roll: doctor exam, emergency room sign, ice pack on neck]

KEY POINT 2

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Second, document everything at the scene and as soon as you can. Take photos of the vehicles, road conditions, skid marks, and visible injuries. Get the other driver’s information and any witness names.

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