{"id":24643,"date":"2026-10-29T22:51:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T21:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=24643"},"modified":"2026-10-29T22:51:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T21:51:05","slug":"what-to-do-in-the-first-hour-after-a-car-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/what-to-do-in-the-first-hour-after-a-car-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do in the First Hour After a Car Crash"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_24644\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Picture1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24644\" class=\"wp-image-24644 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Picture1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Picture1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Picture1-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Picture1-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Picture1-260x170.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-24644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/accident-driver-escape-offense-1497295\/<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cars are wrecked, traffic is going by and you have a lot of questions to answer. Maybe you&#8217;re ok and the other driver wants to know what happened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is what to do after a car crash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to save lives, call for help, gather information, and think of your next step. These steps should be taken after a car accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is what you should do after an auto accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Inside this guide:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First 5 Minutes: Stop, Check and Get Safe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Next 10 Minutes: Get the Right Help<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minutes 15 to 30: Collect the Details That Disappear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minutes 30 to 45: Write Down What You Remember<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final 15 Minutes: Plan Your Next Move<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What If You Can&#8217;t Finish Everything in an Hour?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The First 5 Minutes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull over to the scene of the accident if you can do so safely. Check for oncoming traffic, smoke, gas leaks, downed power lines, etc. Don&#8217;t walk into a lane of traffic to check if the bumper is bent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See if you or your passengers are hurt. Check if the other driver is injured, but only approach if it&#8217;s safe to do so. If anyone is unconscious or injured, call 911 and listen to what they tell you to do. Don&#8217;t move the injured person unless they are in danger of being hurt some more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about the cars?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All parties involved in a minor car accident should pull their vehicle out of traffic if it can be driven safely in Texas. On metropolitan freeways, Texas law requires drivers to move vehicles that can normally and safely be driven to a suitable location out of the traffic flow. Maybe there is a parking lot nearby or a frontage road that you could use instead of pulling onto the small shoulder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not drive if there is a bad leak, steering problems or no working tire. If you can&#8217;t pull your vehicle to safety, stay out of traffic and let the people you call know what is going on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Next 10 Minutes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call 911 if anyone is injured, a vehicle is on fire, traffic is dangerously blocked or there is another emergency. Texas requires immediate notice to the appropriate authority when a crash causes injury, death or damage that prevents a vehicle from being normally and safely driven. If there is no emergency, call your local police department and ask what to do. If the driver fled or is under the influence of something, inform the police.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let the operator know your location, street, closest highway exit, direction you were traveling or a reference point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the police arrive, tell them what you saw and what you have done so far. Let them know if you don&#8217;t know something. Write down the name of the police officer or their badge number. Ask them how to obtain a copy of the police report. This can take some time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s best to not worry about legal questions at this time. Everyone&#8217;s safety comes first. If you are injured or the driver will not admit to what happened, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/freeseandgoss.com\/practice-areas\/dallas-car-accident-lawyer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freeseandgoss.com\/practice-areas\/dallas-car-accident-lawyer\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will tell you more about why you should speak to a car accident lawyer and what you may be able to recover in your injury claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minutes 15 &#8211; 30<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you are safe, you want to make sure you get all of this information from the other driver. Drivers involved in a car accident are required to give their name, address, car registration number and name of their insurance company. They are also required to show you their license if they have one on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try and get the following information.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name, phone number, and address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers license, vehicle information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance company, policy number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information about the car, make, model, year, color, any noticeable damage, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are any witnesses, try and get their name, phone number, address, and statement if they are willing to help.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it&#8217;s safe and you think it&#8217;s appropriate, take pictures of their insurance card, license plate, and so on. Make sure you give them your information as well. If they are not being helpful, don&#8217;t argue with them. Inform the police when they arrive what happened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take pictures of the scene. Try to get out of traffic and capture wide shots of the road, where the cars stopped, and close-ups of the damage, broken lights, pieces of debris, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take pictures of any stoplights, street signs, traffic lanes, road conditions, etc. Take pictures of any injuries, if it&#8217;s appropriate and with permission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Texas Department of Transportation,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.txdot.gov\/content\/dam\/docs\/division\/trf\/crash-records\/2025\/2025-texas-motor-vehicle-traffic-crash-facts.pdf\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">244,534 people were injured<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in motor vehicle traffic crashes in Texas in 2025. So even if it seems like a fender bender, remember to take it seriously.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minutes 30 &#8211; 45<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your phone to take pictures, or make a voice note of what you can remember. There is a good chance you will forget some of these things by the next morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time, location, which direction you were driving, weather, anything you saw before the car accident. Stick to the facts; for instance, if you had the green light and went through the intersection, say that instead of assuming they were speeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the vehicles ended up, if there were any airbags deployed, any cameras that may have caught it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t argue about fault or post about your accident on social media. You can act nice, but you don&#8217;t need to assume how fast they were going, what injuries they have, or who&#8217;s at fault.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are feeling upset, hurt, etc., have someone help you with this process. Always get medical attention before you worry about evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last 15 Minutes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you are okay to drive your car before you leave the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/youre-first-scene-accident\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scene of the accident<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you feel dizzy or shaken up, you probably shouldn&#8217;t drive. Call your roadside service, or have your car towed. Know where your car will be towed and save any paperwork, receipts, and information they give you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you leave, call your insurance company as soon as possible and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/key-steps-to-follow-if-you-get-injured-in-an-accident\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">follow the steps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your policy requires. Provide basic information about the accident, if a police report was filed, and what they may need from you. Tell your insurer the facts you know, but avoid guessing about medical diagnoses or accepting a settlement while you are still at the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to how you feel; if you are hurt, dizzy, confused, or have a headache, take it seriously. These could be signs of a concussion, which can show up hours or even days after the accident. Call 911 or go to an emergency department for danger signs such as a worsening headache, repeated vomiting, weakness, severe confusion or difficulty staying awake. Seek prompt medical advice about other symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save all your doctor&#8217;s instructions, bills, tow truck information, and pictures somewhere you can easily find them. It will come in handy when talking to your insurance company, mechanic, and\/or car accident lawyer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What If You Can&#8217;t Get All Of This Done In An Hour?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s ok; if the police are taking longer to get there, or you have to go to the hospital, that&#8217;s fine. Use this as a guideline, and if you can, gather as much information as you can. If you must leave for emergency medical care, let responding personnel know when possible and ask someone you trust to preserve what they safely can. Otherwise, complete your required duties at the scene before leaving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just remember, in a minor accident, try and get this information while everyone is still around.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Final Tip<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of things you will have to deal with in the days after a car accident, so just try to do your best for that first hour and everything else can fall into place after that.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cars are wrecked, traffic is going by and you have a lot of questions to answer. Maybe you&#8217;re ok and the other driver wants to know what happened. Here is what to do after a car crash. Remember to save lives, call for help, gather information, and think of your next step. 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