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What to do in the first hour after a car accident

The steps you take right after a crash can make or break your claim. Here is the short list that actually matters.

The Calloway Team·Personal Injury·May 14, 2026·6 min read
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Stay safe and get help

Your health comes first. Move to safety if you can, call 911, and let the paramedics check you even if you feel fine. Adrenaline hides injuries, and a medical record from day one matters later.

Ask for a police report. Officers document the scene, note the other driver's information, and create a neutral record that insurers take seriously.

Document everything

Photograph the vehicles, the damage, the road, the signals, and any visible injuries. Get the other driver's name, license, insurance, and plate, and the names of any witnesses.

Write down what happened while it is fresh. Small details fade fast, and the ones you record now can settle a dispute months from now.

Protect your claim

Be careful what you say. Do not admit fault at the scene, and do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company before you have spoken with an attorney.

One free call can tell you where you stand. We answer any hour, and there is no fee unless we win your case.