{"id":8534,"date":"2021-01-15T18:56:30","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T23:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/?page_id=8534"},"modified":"2024-04-26T00:12:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T05:12:17","slug":"i-was-involved-in-a-car-accident-what-should-i-do-first","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/i-was-involved-in-a-car-accident-what-should-i-do-first\/","title":{"rendered":"I was involved in a car accident, what should I do first?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do after a car accident?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you must do under Pennsylvania law is immediately stop your vehicle. Call 911 right away. Stay on the scene of the accident and exchange contact information with the other parties involved. If you are able take pictures of the scene of the accident. Make sure an accident report is filed. State law requires one of the drivers to file a written report within five days of the accident. Make sure to obtain all of the necessary information, like insurance information, driver information, witness information and statements, to put in the written report. This information will later help in filing an insurance claim or a lawsuit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/contact\/\">Call an attorney<\/a> to help you file an insurance claim or a lawsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Other Car Accident FAQs:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"list-pages-shortcode sibling-pages\"><li class=\"page_item page-item-8822\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/can-i-recover-compensation-even-if-i-am-partially-at-fault-for-the-car-crash\/\">Can I recover compensation even if I am partially at fault for the car crash?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8931\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-common-is-back-pain-from-car-accidents\/\">How common is back pain from car accidents?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9010\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-long-after-a-car-accident-can-you-experience-pain\/\">How long after a car accident can you experience pain?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8884\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-long-after-a-car-accident-can-you-sue-in-pennsylvania\/\">How long after a car accident can you sue in Pennsylvania?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8538\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-car-accident-suit\/\">How long do I have to file a car accident suit?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8528\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-claim-after-a-car-accident\/\">How long do I have to file a claim after a car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8888\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-long-does-an-insurance-company-have-to-settle-a-claim-in-pennsylvania\/\">How long does an insurance company have to settle a claim in Pennsylvania?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8733\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-long-does-it-take-to-settle-a-car-accident-lawsuit\/\">How long does it take to settle a car accident lawsuit?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8890\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-much-time-will-it-take-for-me-to-recover-damages-in-my-pennsylvania-car-accident-case\/\">How much time will it take for me to recover damages in my Pennsylvania car accident case?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8832\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/how-should-i-prepare-for-my-first-meeting-with-my-pennsylvania-car-accident-attorney\/\">How should I prepare for my first meeting with my Pennsylvania car accident attorney?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8993\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/i-got-into-a-car-accident-and-hit-my-head-what-should-i-do\/\">I got into a car accident and hit my head; what should I do?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8360\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/i-was-in-a-car-accident-my-injuries-are-minor-should-i-see-a-doctor\/\">I was in a car accident; my injuries are minor. Should I see a doctor?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8534\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/i-was-involved-in-a-car-accident-what-should-i-do-first\/\">I was involved in a car accident, what should I do first?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8280\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/i-was-involved-in-a-hit-and-run-car-accident-can-i-still-get-compensation\/\">I was involved in a hit-and-run car accident; can I still get compensation?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8824\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/if-i-have-been-in-a-car-accident-do-i-need-a-lawyer\/\">If I have been in a car accident, do I need a lawyer?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8886\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/is-pennsylvania-a-no-fault-accident-state\/\">Is Pennsylvania a no-fault accident state?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8820\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/is-there-a-time-limit-on-my-car-accident-claim-in-pennsylvania\/\">Is there a time limit on my car accident claim in Pennsylvania?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8826\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/should-i-accept-a-settlement-from-an-insurance-company-regarding-my-car-accident\/\">Should I accept a settlement from an insurance company regarding my car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8531\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/should-i-accept-an-insurance-settlement-right-away\/\">Should I accept an insurance settlement right away?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8408\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/the-accident-was-partially-my-fault-can-i-still-file-a-claim-for-compensation\/\">The accident was partially my fault, can I still file a claim for compensation?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8813\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-am-i-entitled-to-after-a-car-accident\/\">What am I entitled to after a car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9441\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-happens-if-someone-gets-in-an-accident-driving-your-car\/\">What happens if someone gets in an accident driving your car?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8702\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-should-i-do-after-an-accident\/\">What should I do after an accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8998\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-to-do-about-head-and-neck-pain-from-a-car-accident\/\">What to do about head and neck pain from a car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9034\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-to-do-if-you-bump-your-head-in-a-car-accident\/\">What to do if you bump your head in a car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8536\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-types-of-compensation-can-i-expect-to-receive-after-a-car-accident\/\">What types of compensation can I expect to receive after a car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8828\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/what-types-of-things-can-i-be-compensated-for-after-my-car-accident\/\">What types of things can I be compensated for after my car accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8357\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/faqs\/why-do-i-need-a-car-accident-attorney\/\">Why do I need a car accident attorney?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What should I do after a car accident? The first thing you must do under Pennsylvania law is immediately stop your vehicle. Call 911 right away. Stay on the scene of the accident and exchange contact information with the other parties involved. If you are able take pictures of the scene of the accident. 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