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Practical steps in plain language, in the order they usually come up, written for real life instead of legalese.

  • 01 The first ten minutes: check for injuries, get to a safe spot, call 911 if anyone is hurt
  • 02 What to exchange, photograph, and write down at the scene
  • 03 Getting checked out, and keeping your records in one place
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The first 10 minutes after a crash

A calm checklist for the moments right after: safety first, then the basics.

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Getting medical care after an accident

Where people usually go for care, and why keeping records helps.

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How the process generally works

The general stages, explained in plain language.

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Types of accidents explained

Cars, rideshares, commercial trucks, and what makes each different.

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What to gather and keep

Photos, reports, receipts: a simple list of what's useful to hold on to.

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Short, friendly explainers, 30 to 90 seconds each.

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The Photo Most People Forget to Take After a Crash

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Injuries That Show Up Days After a Crash

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