What to do after a car accident on Long Island

Right after the accident

Call the police at the time of the accident, then seek treatment: the hospital, a doctor’s office or physical therapy.

When to call a lawyer

Right after you seek treatment. Calling early helps protect your rights, preserve important evidence such as the police report and your medical records, and keep the insurance company from pressuring you into a low settlement before you know the true extent of your injuries.

The evidence that makes a case strong

• The police report
• Pictures of your injuries and of the damage
• Footage of the accident

The most common mistakes

Waiting too long to start legal action, and not starting treatment.

If the insurance company offers you quick money

Never accept it. Insurance companies reach out to try to offer money so that you don’t move forward with a lawsuit.

What it costs you

We don’t charge you at the beginning of the case. We charge only if we win your case.