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

4 Points Health
Nov 9, 2025
2 min read

Step 1: Stop, Breathe, and Check for Safety

Accidents Happen: Take a deep breath.

Stop your vehicle — leaving the scene is a serious offence.
Check for injuries — if anyone is hurt, call 911 immediately.
Move vehicles (if drivable) out of traffic; if not, turn on hazards and stay safe.

Step 2: Protect Yourself

Avoid saying or doing anything that might affect your insurance or legal rights.✅ Don’t admit fault or apologize✅ Don’t make side agreements or accept cash✅ Only sign documents required by police

Step 3: Gather Key Information

Exchange:

Names, phone numbers, driver’s licences, plates, and insurance details
Take photos of damage and scene
Note weather, time, and location

If another driver refuses, record their plate and report to police.

Step 4: Know When to File a Police Report After a Car Accident

You must report if:

Anyone is injured
A driver lacks licence, registration, or insurance
A vehicle is not drivable
Combined damage exceeds $5,000

Step 5: Call Your Insurance Provider

Even if you think you’re not injured, notify them promptly. This helps ensure your medical coverage — including physiotherapy, chiropractic, and massage therapy — begins smoothly.

Step 6: Take Care of Your Health

After a car accident, it’s common for stiffness or soreness to show up 1–2 days later. Book an assessment with a physiotherapist or chiropractor right away. Our team will:

Help complete your AB-1 claim form
Organize your treatment plan
Communicate directly with your insurer

You focus on recovery — we’ll handle the paperwork.

Step 7: Be Prepared Next Time

Keep a small emergency kit in your car: first aid kit, flashlight, cones, phone charger, blanket, snacks, and a printed collision worksheet.

At 4Points, we make recovery simple. From paperwork to treatment, our team supports you every step of the way — so you can focus on getting back to feeling healthy and whole again.

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