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  • 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 more — 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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How the process generally unfolds after an accident

A plain-language walk through the usual stages.

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A simple glovebox checklist, just in case

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Seeing a doctor after a minor crash: what to know

General information about getting checked and keeping records.

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