Insist that a report be filed with the police, sheriff or highway patrol.
• Obtain the name, address, insurance information, vehicle license plate number and driver's license number of any and all other persons involved in the accident. Also get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses.
• Photograph the accident scene, including all vehicles involved (before repairing) and any visible injuries (e.g., cuts, bruises).
• Talk to no one about the accident or injuries other than your doctor or lawyer, especially not an insurance adjuster.
• Sign nothing without consulting a lawyer. Truthful statements made in an attempt to be helpful can easily be misinterpreted and turned against you.
• Seek medical attention and tell your physician or surgeon exactly how the injury occurred and describe all symptoms and complaints.
• Be sure to report memory problems, confusion or disorientation, however minor these things may seem at the time.
