What’s One Thing Everyone Should Know Before They’re Ever in an Accident?

After an accident, most people are understandably shaken. You're thinking about your car, your injuries, work, insurance, and probably a dozen other things at once.

But some of the decisions made during those first 24 hours can become very important later.

A few things I always want people to remember:

• Get somewhere safe and call 911 when appropriate.
• Take photos and videos before the scene changes.
• Get contact information from witnesses.
• Seek medical attention, even if you initially feel okay.
• Don't speculate about fault or apologize for something when you don't know exactly what happened.
• Save medical records, repair estimates, photos, and insurance correspondence.
• Be careful about posting details of the accident on social media.
• Don't rush into accepting an insurance settlement before you understand the extent of your injuries.

One thing I've seen repeatedly as a personal injury attorney is that people sometimes make mistakes during the first day simply because no one ever told them what to do.

I put together a more detailed step-by-step guide here:

https://www.malloy-law.com/the-first-24-hours-after-an-accident-a-step-by-step-guide/

If you've ever been through an accident, what's one thing you wish someone had told you during those first 24 hours?