A plain-language guide for Oklahoma City drivers
Just had a car accident? Here’s what to do next.
Clear, step-by-step answers on getting checked out, spotting delayed injuries, dealing with insurance and keeping the records that protect you.
The first 72 hours
Quick checklist- 1Get safe and call for helpMove out of traffic if you can, turn on hazards, call 911 and the police.
- 2Document everythingPhotos of both cars, the scene and any injuries. Swap insurance and contact info.
- 3See a doctor, even if you feel fineWhiplash and concussion symptoms often show up hours or days later.
- 4Report it to your insurerStick to facts. Don’t guess about fault or say you’re not hurt.
- 5Keep a paper trailSave the police report number, medical visits, receipts and missed work.
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Guides & articles
Practical reading for the days and weeks after a crash.
You’ve been in an auto accident. Now what?
The tires squeal, you brace yourself, and then it’s over. Here’s how to take a breath and work through the next hours and days, step by step.
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Don’t skip this
Feeling fine isn’t the same as being fine.
Adrenaline can mask pain for hours. Neck stiffness, headaches, numbness or trouble concentrating that show up later are worth getting checked, and a prompt exam also creates a record your insurer will look for.
Need to get checked out after a crash?
Accident Care and Treatment Center has focused on auto accident injuries since 1995, with imaging on site. Walk-ins are welcome and they bill auto insurance directly.
3209 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City · (405) 842-3209