Immediately following a personal injury accident, you need to act calmly and strategically. We understand that it is difficult, but it is important that you take the proper steps to set yourself up for success. Here are some tips from an experienced personal injury attorney:  Call the police immediately and file a police report Gather all the contact and insurance information from each party involved, especially the person you believe is the wrongdoer Take photos of the scene Call medical professionals if you or anyone else involved is injured to seek help Call your personal injury attorney to explore the next steps If you are physically able to gather all of this information, it is essential that you do so. Any and all information will be useful when you sit down to work with your personal injury attorney on your insurance claim and your personal injury case.