The first thing is: Stay as calm as possible. When an automobile accident happens, adrenaline kicks in, and the heart starts pumping, especially when our loved ones are involved. Don’t let your emotions get the best of you! Instead follow these steps to be prepared, and keep the legal rights of you and your loved ones protected.
Check on your passengers and the drivers, assess how serious the injuries are to those involved, and see how bad the damage is to your own car. Call for medical attention immediately. Do not try to move someone complaining of an injury, especially if it is to their neck and back. Immediately call the police and if the police officers are not doing a report, request that one be done. Make sure you get the names and badge numbers of the police officers, state troopers, or sheriff’s deputies that have responded to your accident. Do not move your vehicle until directed to do by the responding police officer.