Personal Injury
What to do in the first 48 hours after a car accident
The exact checklist — photographs, police reports, medical records, what to say to insurers, and what not to sign.
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Diego Cabrera
Criminal Defense · Mexico City, MX · ★ 4.7
1 min read · Updated May 2026
The first 48 hours after a car accident shape every decision that follows. Here’s the checklist.
At the scene
Photograph everything: damage, license plates, road conditions, witnesses, your own injuries.
Within 24 hours
See a doctor. Even if you feel fine. Soft-tissue injuries often manifest 12-24h later.