I was involved in a car accident, what should I do first?

Immediately after a car accident there are a number of things you need to do. The most important steps to take after a car crash are:

• Stop your vehicle
• Do not leave the scene of the accident
• Check yourself and your passengers for injuries
• Move your vehicle to the side of the road.
• Call the police.
• Gather insurance/contact information from all drivers involved in the crash
• Give other driver(s) your insurance and contact information
• Get names and contact information from any eyewitnesses

For further information on what to do if you were involved in a Kentucky accident, see our car accident page.

Other Car Accident FAQs:

• Am I eligible for property damages as a result of my car accident. What damages can I recover?
• Can I get compensation if the accident was partly my fault?
• Do I have to call the police if I’m involved in a car accident?
• How long do I have to file a claim after a car accident?
• How long do I have to file my claim?
• I was in a car crash recently, and the other driver’s insurance adjuster contacted me wanting to talk about the accident. Should I speak to him?
• I was involved in a car accident, what should I do first?
• I was involved in a hit-and-run accident, can I still get compensation?
• I’m facing a lot of bills and other expenses as a result of being in a car accident. What damages can I receive when my case is resolved?
• Is my car accident claim going to be settled, or is it going to court?
• My car accident was relatively minor, and I don’t think my injuries are all that bad, but my wife says I need to see a doctor anyway. Do I need to see a doctor after a car accident?
• Recently, I was in a crash with two other vehicles. How am I supposed to handle the insurance adjusters?
• Should I accept an insurance settlement right away?
• The accident I was injured in happened at the end of 2017. Is it too late to file a claim now?
• The police took down all my information at the crash scene. Do I have to get that report from them?
• What can I expect from my insurance company?
• What kind of coverage does my insurance company offer?
• Why can’t I handle my own car accident claim?
• Why do I need an attorney after my car accident?