Car Accidents

Steps to take if you've been in a car wreck

May 14, 2026

After a car wreck, stay calm, call the police and get the report number before you leave. Take pictures, trade information with the other driver and any witnesses, and get medical care. Do not admit fault, post about the crash or give the other driver's insurance company a statement before you talk to The Scott Pryor Law Group.

What should I do right after a car wreck?

Stay calm, call the police and do not leave until you have a police report number. Take pictures, trade information with the other driver and any witnesses, and get medical attention. Then talk to The Scott Pryor Law Group before you talk to the other driver’s insurance company.

1. Stay calm. Check yourself and your passengers first.
2. Call the police. Do it even if the crash looks minor.
3. Get the police report number before you leave.
4. Take pictures. The vehicles, the scene and any injuries.
5. Exchange information with the other driver.
6. Exchange information with any witnesses.
7. Get medical attention.
8. Talk to The Scott Pryor Law Group before you talk to the other driver’s insurance company.

What should I not do after a car wreck?

Do not post about the crash on social media, give the other insurance company a statement or admit fault. Do not leave the scene before everything is documented, and do not tell the police you are OK. Symptoms are often delayed, and you may be in shock.

1. Don’t post on social media.
2. Don’t give the other insurance company a statement.
3. Don’t admit fault.
4. Don’t leave the scene before everything has been documented.
5. Don’t tell the police you’re OK. Symptoms are often delayed, and you may be in shock.

When should I call a lawyer after a car wreck?

Call before you talk to the other driver’s insurance company. The consultation is free, and you don’t pay unless we win your case. We can take the adjusters’ calls for you while you focus on getting better. Contact The Scott Pryor Law Group for a free case review.

For more on what can hurt a claim, read our guide to common car accident mistakes to avoid in Georgia.

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Written by the legal team at The Scott Pryor Law Group. This article is general information, not legal advice for your situation.