- Stop, stay calm and assess the situation for injuries or any further damages.
- If it’s safe, move the vehicles to the side of the road or out of traffic.
- Call the police or 911 for help.
- Call your significant other, family member, or friend to let them know what happened.
- Be very careful what you say and do not admit fault unless it is obvious. Apologizing for the wreck or saying ‘sorry’ can be seen as admitting fault.
- Get the other driver’s information – sharing phone numbers and getting pictures of each other’s driver’s license and insurance cards will work.
- Take multiple photographs of all the vehicles involved, the roadway and scene of the accident, and even possibly where the sun is in relation to the accident site.
- Get contact information for any witnesses. This includes names, phone numbers and addresses.
- See the doctor if you are hurt or start to experience pain. Don’t delay getting treatment. If you are in need of medical attention, go see a doctor immediately.
- Call your lawyer. Although you may not need legal assistance, your lawyer can guide you in any necessary steps in the claims process. At our firm, both Kelly Curnutt & Doug Hafer are Board Certified Personal Injury Trial lawyers, and have over 50 years of combined experience with personal injury cases. If you have been injured in a car accident, call us (817) 548-1000 and let us help you. We are there when you need us.