A:If you have been involved in a car accident, your first priority is to stop and render aid. Call 911 and request medical help if you or anyone else is seriously hurt, then call the police. The responding officer will help you to get control of the scene, facilitate in the exchange of insurance and contact information, and create a report of the incident. Tell the police your version of what happened, but avoid speculative statements. Most importantly, do not admit fault. Next, if you are able to do so, gather as much photographic or video evidence as you can at the scene. This includes the damage to all involved vehicles and their positioning relative to each other, tire tracks and skid marks, weather conditions, traffic patterns, property damage, and your injuries before they are treated. If there were any witnesses to the crash, be sure to get their contact information. Next, if you were not already rushed to the hospital, seek a full medical evaluation and follow your doctor's treatment instructions exactly. Keep records of your medical care and all expenses you incur. Once you have been treated, call your insurance company and tell them you were involved in a crash. Finally, contact an attorney to discuss your legal options in detail.