Take pictures of the injuries, the accident scene, and the property damage. Get the police report (for a car accident case) Get the necessary medical care as soon as you can. Pay the initial bills using any “personal injury protection” (“PIP”) insurance coverage before using your health insurance. Obtain copies of all documents and invoice. Avoid providing the other individual’s insurance with a recorded statement. Be sure you know the time constraints for filing your claim; each state has a different personal injury statute of limitations. Avoid discussing your mishap on social media. This information may be used against you or to downplay your injuries by the opposing side in the legal dispute.