what should i do if injured in a car accident
1 Report the accident to your insurance company. 2  Report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days if someone is injured or killed or if damage to either car is more than $750. 3  Make a claim with your insurance company and/or the other driverâs insurance company to pay for your injuries and losses.sk your insurance company or insurance agent what forms you should fill out and to help you make other necessary reports on the accident. Third, you and the other driver must report the accident to the DMV within 10 days if: 1  the damage to either car is more than $750; or. 2  anyone is injured or killed in the accident.