Personal Injury Do's & Don'ts

Do seek medical attention before doing anything else.
Do summon the police in appropriate cases and cooperate with all law enforcement and emergency personnel.
Do get the license plate numbers of all other vehicles involved as well as the drivers' names, addresses, telephone numbers, and insurance information.
Do write down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all potential witnesses to an accident.
Do contact your health, homeowner's, and/or automobile insurance companies, as appropriate.
Do take photographs soon as possible after the accident.
Do contact your attorney.

Don't move your vehicle after an automobile accident unless necessary for safety or required by law.
Don't subject yourself to further injury by standing or waiting in an area of traffic or other safety hazards.
Don't leave the scene of an accident until the police tell you it is okay to do so.
Don't throw away any potential evidence in the case, such as defective products, or torn or blood-stained clothing.
Don't engage in discussions as to fault with anyone, and make sure you don't apologize for anything - it can be considered evidence that you were legally at fault.
Don't agree to settlement terms without contacting your attorney.