# 5 Steps to Take Immediately After a Car Accident | Brooks Law Group ![5 things to do immediately after a car accident](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/LTB-Blog-1-1-compress.jpg) Being involved in a car accident is scary, no matter how minor. Injuries, damages, and even deaths are all potential effects of vehicle collisions. They can traumatize both drivers and passengers, even if they did not sustain any physical injury. Hundreds of accidents occur each week in Tampa. In each one, drivers face the same question: “**What do I do now**?” After a crash, you should get help, collect evidence, talk to your insurer, and reach out to a [Tampa car accident lawyer](https://brookslawgroup.com/tampa/car-accident-lawyer/). ## What to do after a car accident? 5 Tips In the midst of the trauma and the shock, it can be hard to make the proper judgment call. What is necessary to protect yourself and others, both physically and legally? That’s why the team at Brooks Law Group has worked to create this list of tips. It’s a result of years of working with accident victims in and around the Tampa Bay area. This is what your attorney wants you to know if you find yourself in a collision. - **Call for help.** 9-1-1 is the first number you should call following an accident, no matter how minor. Getting emergency services on the scene is the top priority. They will assess injuries, if any, and **make sure everyone involved receives the proper care.** - **Take Pictures.** After the medical treatment of any and all injuries, those who are uninjured and left behind should look over the scene. As the victim, you should take pictures of your vehicle: These should include close-ups of the damage, any related property damage, and pictures of the scene from multiple angles. - **Exchange Information.** All involved drivers should exchange insurance information as quickly as possible. This, along with the police report, will be some of the most important information. It’s the basis for getting the damages covered by the at-fault party and their insurance company. - **Contact Your Own Insurer.** Even if the accident isn’t your fault: it’s still a good idea to contact your insurance company. Seek their guidance, and let them know what’s going on. - **Contact Your Tampa Car Accident Attorney.** That means [call Brooks Law Group](https://brookslawgroup.com/contact-us/)! We’re ready to help you as you navigate the days, weeks, and months following your accident. Look to Brooks!CALL US TODAY [![Phone Icon](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/themes/brooks-law-group/assets/app/img/ctas/phone-icon.png)(800) 529-3030](tel:+18005293030) ## Your Accident Attorneys in Tampa As [Tampa car accident attorneys](https://brookslawgroup.com/tampa/car-accident-lawyer/), we have vast experience in dealing with collisions of all kinds in and around the Tampa area. We work hard to give clients peace of mind from the very first day they put their cases in our hands. Our top priority is getting the justice you deserve and the compensation you need to heal and move forward in life. **If an accident happens to you: Look to Brooks!** Call or text [(800) 529-3030](tel:+18005293030) or complete a [Free Case Evaluation form](/contact-us/) Car Accidents Blog Posts: [![tire tread shredded after a blowout](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LTB-Blog-2-image-1-300x251.jpg)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/tire-blowouts-causes-dangers-and-what-to-do-if-youre-a-victim/) ### [Tire Blowouts: Causes, Dangers, and What to Do If You're a Victim](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/tire-blowouts-causes-dangers-and-what-to-do-if-youre-a-victim/) Tire blowouts are a driver's worst fear, and for good reason. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, at [![image of shocked distracted driver after texting while driving](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/shocked-young-indian-man-driver-using-smartphone-w-2023-11-27-04-51-47-utc-scaled-300x200.jpg)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/three-seconds-text-or-live-distracted-driving/) ### [Three Seconds: Text or Live - Distracted Driving](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/three-seconds-text-or-live-distracted-driving/) It only takes three seconds of looking away from the road to change a text—and a life. Three seconds. That's how long [![Ending Distracted Driving Anthony T. 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This is his winning essay submission on ending distracted [![Upset woman sitting near a car with a damaged front end after a crash](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-design-20-300x157.jpg)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/tips-for-returning-to-normal-life-after-a-car-accident-in-tampa/) ### [Tips for Returning to Normal Life After a Car Accident in Tampa](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/tips-for-returning-to-normal-life-after-a-car-accident-in-tampa/) An automobile accident can result in harm on many levels, not just physically. Returning to the life you once lived can --- Source: https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/5-steps-to-take-immediately-after-a-car-accident/