Car accident
What to Bring to Your First Visit After a Car Accident
Appointments after a crash go more smoothly when you arrive with the right information. Here is a simple checklist.
Paperwork
- Photo ID
- Auto insurance card and claim number
- Health insurance card
- Police report number, if you have it
- Any ER, urgent care or imaging paperwork
- Your attorney’s contact details, if you have one (optional)
Notes about what happened
- Date and time of the crash
- Where you were sitting and the direction of impact
- When symptoms started and how they have changed
- Anything that makes pain better or worse
Questions to ask
- What did the exam show?
- What are my options, including doing nothing?
- How often do you recommend visits, and what will it cost?
- When will we re-check progress?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need all of these to be seen?
No. Bring what you have. Photo ID and any insurance card you plan to use help most.
Should I bring my attorney?
No. If you have one, their contact details are enough. We cannot give legal advice.
General information only, not medical or legal advice. Individual results vary, and no specific outcome is promised.
