First Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Chicago

# First Steps After a Chicago Car Accident The minutes and days after a crash matter for both your health and your case. Here is the checklist Chicago Accident Network uses with every new patient. ## 1. Call 911 and document the scene Even minor collisions should be reported. Photograph all vehicles, the intersection, and any visible injuries. ## 2. See a chiropractor within 72 hours Whiplash and soft-tissue injuries often present late. Early documentation links your injury to the accident. ## 3. Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance Speak with a personal injury attorney first. We can connect you to one at no cost. ## 4. Save every receipt and bill Mileage to appointments, prescriptions, and lost wages all factor into your claim. Call (773) 322-1530 — we coordinate care, attorneys, and records on a lien basis.