Yes but do not give a statement to the other driver's car insurance adjuster until you have talked to a lawyer.  The odds are that a claims adjuster for the other driver will be assigned to your claim before you have been able to retain an lawyer. This may happen as soon as a day or two after the auto accident. The adjuster will request permission to take a recorded or written statement.  If you are considering hiring an auto accident lawyer, you should NOT give a statement to an insurance adjuster for the other driver. Statements made can seriously prejudice your claim. Instead, tell the adjuster that you have decided to hire an lawyer, and instruct him or her to refer all further questions to your attorney.