A car accident can happen in seconds — on I-95, on Brickell Avenue, or on a quiet residential street in Kendall. What you do in the minutes and hours that follow can significantly affect both your physical recovery and your ability to recover full compensation.

Step 1: Make Sure Everyone Is Safe

If it is safe to do so, move vehicles out of traffic. Turn on your hazard lights. Do not leave the scene.

Step 2: Call 911

A police report is a foundational piece of evidence in any car accident claim. Even for a minor accident, having law enforcement document the scene is important.

Step 3: Seek Medical Attention

See a doctor or go to an emergency room, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline masks pain. Many serious injuries — including traumatic brain injuries and spinal injuries — do not produce immediate symptoms. A gap in medical treatment is a gift to the other side's insurance company.

Step 4: Document the Scene

Photograph everything: both vehicles, the surrounding road, traffic signs, skid marks, and any visible injuries. Get the names and contact information of any witnesses.

Step 5: Do Not Discuss the Accident

Do not admit fault to anyone at the scene, and do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company — including your own — without speaking to an attorney first.

Step 6: Contact Solorzano Law

The sooner you speak with a personal injury attorney, the stronger your case will be. Solorzano Law offers free consultations and takes car accident cases on a contingency basis — you pay nothing unless we win.