What to Do After a Car Accident in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide

A car accident can happen in seconds, but the decisions you make in the hours and days that follow can determine the outcome of your entire case. At BLW Legal Group, we’ve helped countless Texans navigate this process — and we want you to be prepared before you ever need us.
Step 1: Stay at the Scene and Check for Injuries
Never leave the scene of an accident. Check yourself, your passengers, and others involved for injuries. Call 911 immediately if anyone is hurt. Texas law requires you to remain at the scene and render reasonable assistance.
Step 2: Call the Police
Always request a police report, even if the accident seems minor. The official report creates a legal record of what happened and is critical when filing an insurance claim or pursuing a lawsuit.
Step 3: Document Everything
Use your phone to photograph vehicle damage, road conditions, skid marks, traffic signs, and any visible injuries. Get the names, phone numbers, driver’s license numbers, and insurance information of all drivers involved. Collect contact information from witnesses.
Step 4: Seek Medical Attention — Even If You Feel Fine
Many serious injuries, including whiplash, traumatic brain injuries, and internal bleeding, don’t show symptoms immediately. Seeing a doctor creates a medical record that connects your injuries to the accident, which is essential for your case.
Step 5: Do Not Admit Fault
Anything you say at the scene can be used against you. Avoid apologizing or making statements about fault — even casually. Let the investigation determine liability.
Step 6: Notify Your Insurance Company
Report the accident to your insurer promptly. However, be cautious about giving recorded statements before speaking with an attorney. Insurance companies are focused on minimizing payouts, not protecting your interests.
Step 7: Contact a Texas Personal Injury Attorney
This is the most important step. An experienced attorney will protect your rights, deal with the insurance companies on your behalf, gather evidence, and fight to maximize your compensation.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Texas car accident victims may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and in some cases, punitive damages.
Contact BLW Legal Group Today
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Texas, you don’t have to face this alone. Attorney Bridgette Williams and the BLW Legal Group team are ready to go to work for you — with no fees unless we win. Call us today for a free case evaluation.