What are the “Must Do's” if I've been in a motor vehicle accident?

After an auto accident you should:
 

1. Inform the police of the accident and record the attending officer's name and badge number.
2. Record the names of any witnesses and all those directly or indirectly involved in the accident.
3. Contact your family doctor.
4. Contact your insurance company within 7 DAYS.
5. Report your injury to your employer or school.
6. Record the names of all attending health care professionals.
7. Keep all receipts for related expenses including those incurred by family members helping the injured person.
8. Keep a record of the victim's health problems.
9. Check for health and injury coverage provided through your employer, credit card or other sources.

Important "Don't' s" for you to keep in mind
 

• Don't rely on non-professional advice from friends, co-workers or family members about your case.
• Don't sign any document you don't understand and the purpose of which hasn't been carefully explained to you.
• Don't rush into any settlement of your legal rights.
• Don't accept an offer of settlement without reviewing it with a specialist.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions (lots of them).
• Don't assume the insurer is always right.
• Don't miss the opportunity to become informed about the time limits and notice periods relating to your case.
• Don't wait to get good advice.