{"id":53872,"date":"2022-05-24T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T17:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usaccidentlawyer.com\/?p=53872"},"modified":"2025-10-17T23:05:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T23:05:30","slug":"what-to-do-after-a-motor-vehicle-accident-in-california-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/the-fine-print\/what-to-do-after-a-motor-vehicle-accident-in-california-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Qu\u00e9 Hacer Despu\u00e9s de un Accidente de Tr\u00e1nsito en California: Gu\u00eda Completa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-hero dklaw-hero__blog align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog has-background has-primary-beige-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"dklaw-breadcrumbs align wp-block-dklaw-breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\">Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/the-fine-print\/what-to-do-after-a-motor-vehicle-accident-in-california-a-complete-guide\/\" class=\"current\">What to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident in California: A Complete Guide<\/a><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n\t  \"itemListElement\": [\n\t\t  {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 1,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Home\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\"\n\t\t\t},{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 2,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident in California: A Complete Guide\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/the-fine-print\/what-to-do-after-a-motor-vehicle-accident-in-california-a-complete-guide\/\"\n\t\t\t}\n\t  ]\n\t}\n\t<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident in California: A Complete Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-hero__blog-meta align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog-meta\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-taxonomies align wp-block-dklaw-taxonomies\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/learning-hub\/?_practice_area=car-accidents\" rel=\"nofollow\">Car Accidents<\/a> <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-gray-color has-text-color\">Reading Time: 5 Minutes<\/p>\n\n<\/div><span>May 24, 2022<\/span><span>Nikita Patwari<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-crash-suv.jpg\" alt=\"Car accident with two SUVs\" class=\"wp-image-106716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-crash-suv.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-crash-suv-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-crash-suv-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-crash-suv-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-crash-suv-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-toc alignfull wp-block-dklaw-toc\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar align wp-block-dklaw-toc-sidebar\"><div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-menu\"><h4 class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-toggle\">Jump To<\/h4><ul><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-card align wp-block-dklaw-card has-background has-primary-black-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">Every 4 minutes.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">On average, every 4 minutes someone picks up the phone and calls us for help. That kind of trust says everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-phone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-yellow-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:8002010265\">800-201-0265<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__blocks align wp-block-dklaw-toc-blocks\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Every year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/192097\/number-of-vehicles-involved-in-traffic-crashes-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">millions of motor vehicle accidents<\/a>&nbsp;happen in the United States. Luckily, the majority of them involve only property damage \u2013 that is, damage to the car instead of the occupants. But, one out of every three accidents results in personal injury to the passengers or driver. And two out of every ten accidents result in critical injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are steps you can take to safeguard yourself and your interests if you are involved in a car accident. The following are the things you need to do if you are in a car accident in California.<br><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Ensure Your Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The top priority following a car accident should first and foremost be your health and safety. Depending on the seriousness of the accident, it is not uncommon for victims to experience a moment of shock. During this time, they forget the basics, like getting to safety. If you\u2019re involved in a crash, try to remember the following safety precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Move Off the Road<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can, move your car off the road to avoid further accidents. If the accident has grounded your car, turn on the hazard lights and road flares to alert oncoming motorists that something is amiss. Leave vehicles as they are and wait for the authorities if the accident resulted in death or severe injury. Attempting to move the vehicles into oncoming traffic is dangerous, and it can also compromise evidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assess Your Injuries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can move, assess your injuries. Then, call 911, especially if you have visible injuries. If you cannot move, ask a bystander to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some injuries,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/concussion\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20355600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">such as a concussion<\/a>, may not manifest immediately, so even though you feel fine after an accident, injuries may be lurking. Therefore, visit your doctor for a physical exam. Serious injuries you may sustain in a car accident include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/learning-hub\/injury-types\/fractures\/\">Broken bones<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/learning-hub\/injury-types\/spinal-injuries\/\">Spinal injuries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whiplash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/learning-hub\/injury-types\/traumatic-head-injuries\/\">Traumatic brain injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Collect Evidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This step is incredibly crucial, regardless if you plan on filing a personal injury claim or not. In addition to proving your case, the other party may try to file a suit against you. If this happens, you will need to have supporting evidence that indicates who the actual liable party was in causing the crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Details from All Involved Parties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before people leave the accident scene, get the details of the other drivers. Obtain their full names, addresses, and contact details, and ask to see their driver\u2019s licenses and vehicle insurance cards. This information will come in handy if you decide to file a claim for compensation for damages and expenses from the car accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Note Vehicle Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the drivers\u2019 details, you need information on all vehicles involved in a motor accident. Some vehicle information you must note after a car accident in California includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>License plate numbers for all cars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color and model of all involved vehicles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Vehicle details are essential when reporting a car accident as they add to the credibility of your report. A vehicle license plate number also helps the authorities contact the involved driver if they refuse to give you their contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk to Witnesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to anyone who witnessed the accident and get their names and contact details. The passengers in the vehicle are also witnesses, so ensure you have their details, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there was a police officer at the scene, get their name and badge number. Having witnesses to collaborate on your story will help you when called upon to prove who was at fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document the Accident<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need evidence to prove who was at fault and when claiming compensation for car accident injuries and damages. So, write down any details about the accident that you remember as soon as you can. Some information you may record includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Exact time the accident occurred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location and direction each car was moving towards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date when the incident happened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any damage to the road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take pictures of the accident scene, damages to your car, and other vehicles involved. If you can, take photos of your injuries. If you cannot take the photographs yourself, ask a bystander for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pictures will help your motor vehicle accident lawyer and insurance adjuster determine what happened. Documenting the accident will protect you from being falsely accused of being at fault. Photos of the damage to your vehicle and your injuries will also help you get the compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave a Note With Your Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>California laws require drivers to leave a note with their information for drivers of unoccupied vehicles. This applies in the case of a fender bender. The law also requires the note to explain what happened. However, when leaving a message, avoid leaving any incriminating details.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Build Your Motor Vehicle Accident Case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/scott-rodgerson-ffH_GkINfyY-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Police car light\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Following these steps will improve your chances of winning your car accident case. In addition, it will also help maximize your settlement so you are properly compensated for all of your losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alert the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\">accident resulted<\/a>&nbsp;in death, injuries (both minor and severe), or damages exceeding $1,000, you must report it to the California DMV within ten days or risk license suspension. When reporting the accident, ensure you give all details of the incident as you remember them. Avoid guessing information or saying anything you are unsure about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep All Relevant Records<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep all records related to the accident in a file for easy retrieval. Some documents you will need include your medical records, treatment expenses, repair costs, and other out-of-pocket costs. These records will help establish what you should be reimbursed and how much your compensation will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filing a Police Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After an auto accident, it is critical to file a police report. By documenting the relevant information, all parties are protected. When you\u2019re in a car accident, it\u2019s good to call the police. You are better off allowing the police to choose whether or not to attend the accident scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have done your part to protect yourself and abide by the law once you\u2019ve called the cops. This will be useful if someone decides to sue you later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact a Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Car accident claims have a two-year statute of limitations in California. Therefore, do not wait to file for compensation for your motor vehicle accident injuries and expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\">motor vehicle accident injury lawyer<\/a>&nbsp;will help you gather all the evidence and documentation required to file a successful claim and help prove that you were not at fault. Additionally, they will help you draft a claim for compensation from your insurance company.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: What to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should know that a car accident can have long-term consequences that follow you long after the initial crash. Take the necessary steps to protect your rights as soon as possible after an accident, and you will be ready for whatever comes your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/contact\">Contact DK Law<\/a>&nbsp;today to learn more about responding to a motor vehicle accident in California. We offer free consultations to get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-author align wp-block-dklaw-author has-text-color has-primary-black-color has-background has-tertiary-blue-background-color\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__block\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2110-1024x683.jpg);\"><\/div><div><p class=\"dklaw-author__block-about\">About the Author<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-serif\">Nikita Patwari<\/h4><h6><\/h6><p>As the blog writer for DK Law, I specialize in creating clear, informative, and approachable legal content for individuals and families navigating personal injury and wrongful death cases across California. 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