First and foremost, seeking medical attention should be your top priority. It's essential to document any physical injuries you sustained in the accident and make sure they are treated properly. If there is any chance that your injuries will require ongoing care, you must get it documented by a doctor as soon as possible. This could be key evidence if your case goes to court. Other steps you can take to help your claim before hiring an attorney would be gathering any information related to the accident that you can from witnesses or from any recordings made at the scene. Photos of the area taken shortly after the incident occurred can also be very helpful in showing what happened. Even though you already settled with your insurance company, these records can still help strengthen your case if an attorney is involved down the line.