Remain calm and aware – do not discuss how or why the accident occurred with anyone at the scene other than the police.
Obtain immediate medical care for yourself or any other injured persons.
Note the time, the location, the lighting and weather conditions and other pertinent details about the location and the people involved.
Obtain complete information from all persons involved in the accident – photograph documents and license plates.
Obtain complete contact information from all witnesses.
Photograph the positions of the cars and the car damage [or the property conditions for a fall down].
If you leave you car, lock it or take all valuables.
Do not authorize towing by a tower you do not trust – call for another tower.
Don’t sign anything your lawyer hasn’t reviewed and approved.
Don’t give your statement to anyone other than the police and your lawyer.
Call Mr. Zimmerman – available 24/7 – and let him handle it from here.
