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When possible, photograph or videotape the surroundings, instrumentalities or things that caused or played a role in causing the accident.

Where appropriate, call the police or governmental authorities to investigate, and:

• Never be talked out of calling the authorities, because without a police, incident or investigative report, you may not be able to prove your case.
• Give the police or authorities your full cooperation and a full, accurate account of what happened. Never admit fault and never exaggerate!
• List for police or the authorities all symptoms of injury you may be feeling, no matter how slight.
• Try to listen to what the other persons involved in any way in the accident or incident tells police or the authorities about what happened.
• Ask the police or authorities about fault under law or regulations which apply to the accident or incident.
• Cooperate fully and completely with any request made by the authorities, and always be courteous.

If symptoms last several hours, go to your family doctor or emergency room.

• Report how the accident occurred and five a full, accurate account of symptoms, but never exaggerate.
• Submit as necessary to exams, x-rays and advice of the treating doctor.
• If recommended, or if symptoms continue, see a specialist.
• Follow your doctor’s recommendations “to the letter”.
• Don’t be afraid to ask your doctor questions to help understand your injuries and treatment.

Try to get the other driver’s insurer to pay for your medical bills, without signing releases. (By doing so, the other driver’s insurance company will be admitting fault.)