THE DO's
 | | DO seek proper medical attention before doing anything else.
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| | DO summon the police, in appropriate cases.
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| | DO cooperate with all law enforcement and emergency personnel who respond to the scene.
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| | DO get the license plate numbers of all other vehicles involved in car accidents and the drivers' names, addresses, telephone numbers, and insurance information.
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| | DO get the name and address of the animal's owner and any license information if you were injured by an animal bite or attack.
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| | DO write down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all potential witnesses to any accident or injury.
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| | DO contact your health, homeowner's, and/or automobile insurance companies, as appropriate.
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| | DO take photographs of all of the following, as applicable, as soon as possible after the accident:
 The scene of the accident, from all angles.
The surrounding area.
The product or animal that caused your injuries.
Your injuries.
Any property damage.
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| | DO contact an experienced accident and injury attorney.
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THE DON'Ts
| | DON'T move your vehicle after an automobile accident, unless necessary for safety or required by law.
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| | DON'T subject yourself to further injury by standing or waiting in an area near traffic or other safety hazards.
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| | DON'T leave the scene of an accident until the police tell you it is okay to do so.
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| | DON'T throw away any potential evidence in the case, such as defective products, important documents, or torn or blood-stained clothing.
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| | DON'T engage in discussions of fault with anyone, and make sure you don't apologize for anything -- doing so can be considered evidence that you may have been legally at fault.
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| | DON'T agree to settlement terms without discussing the matter with your attorney. |
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First Steps 
