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There are several steps you should take immediately following a car accident:

Call an ambulance if anyone is injured.
If possible (and necessary), move your vehicle away from oncoming traffic to avoid any additional accidents.
Call the police to file an official police report, especially if any of the following are involved:

– Significant property damage.
– Serious bodily injury.
– Death.

Obtain information from the other party and any witnesses and collect any evidence.

Understand that these steps might vary depending on the specific circumstances involving your car accident. For example, if you and/or any other parties are seriously injured and need to visit the hospital immediately, gathering information and evidence will have to wait. Also note that, unless you’re seriously injured and must be transported to a hospital immediately, you must not leave the scene of the accident (often called a “hit-and-run”) without handling the necessary steps related to your particular accident. Doing so can result in misdemeanor or felony charges, as well as hefty fines, all depending on your state laws.