Been in an accident?
Here's what to do next.
The crash is behind you, but the questions are just starting.
Brown & Crouppen, P.C. covers the steps that still matter right now—even if the accident happened days or weeks ago—so you can protect your health, your money, and your rights.
What to do after a car accident
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Check yourself and passengers for injuries and, if necessary, call 911 and request an ambulance.
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Move to safety if possible.
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Exchange information including name, telephone number, and name of their automobile insurance company.
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Stay calm and don’t admit fault.
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Take pictures of any damage to the vehicles, the final location of the vehicles, the at-fault party’s insurance card, and any other relevant information.
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Call the police / file a report.
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Stay at the scene until cleared unless you have urgent medical needs.
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Contact your insurance company.
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Get checked by a doctor as soon as possible under the circumstances.
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Talk to a lawyer if you were injured in the crash and it was not your fault.
Get the help you need
It’s common not to know what to do after a car accident, and almost no one does everything right at the scene. That’s normal. The good news is that the most important steps are the ones you can take right now.
Call Brown & Crouppen, P.C. at (314) 501-9510 to protect yourself, or contact our team online for a free consultation.
Your claim may cover more than you think
You may be able to recover more than you think. A car accident claim can go well beyond the obvious. Here’s what compensation may cover:
- Medical bills: Your claim may cover er visits, hospital stays, imaging scans, prescriptions, physical therapy, and any other care tied to the accident.
- Future medical care: If you need ongoing treatment like physical therapy, surgery, follow-up visits, or medication, those projected costs can be part of your claim.
- Lost wages: Your claim may recover compensation for the income you have already missed, plus future earning ability if your injuries keep you from working at full capacity.
- Pain and suffering: Compensation can address the physical pain, emotional stress, and daily limitations your injuries have caused.
- Out-of-pocket expenses: Your claim can even seek payment for expenses like rental cars, rideshares, household help, pharmacy co-pays, and parking at medical appointments.
You don't pay unless you win
Brown & Crouppen, P.C. works on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing up front and nothing out of pocket. We only collect a fee if it recovers money for you. There is no cost to call, no cost for the first consultation, and no risk in asking questions.
Have questions about your accident? Talk to Brown & Crouppen, P.C. today at (314) 501-9510 or fill out our online form for a free case review.
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