Action to be taken after a car accident

Whatever you are intending to do about your car accident claim, actions you could take include:

Inform the police if the personal injury claim resulted from a road traffic accident. Please note that some insurance policies may be invalid if an accident is not reported within a short period in which case you will not receive the accident compensation you may otherwise be due
If the car accident injury resulted from a RTA*, report it to your insurance company
Report your injury to your doctor immediately, as it could become more serious. Alternatively attend Accident and Emergency soon after the car crash.
You should do this even if the road traffic injury seems minor. If you subsequently go to court to pursue the car accident claim, the doctor will be asked to provide a medical report on injuries sustained.
Gather evidence about the car accident and injuries
Time and date of accident
Contact details of drivers, passengers and pedestrians involved.
Vehicle Insurance details for the driver of the other vehicle
weather, visibility and lighting conditions, including street lighting
Name, "collar number" and force details of any police officer
Identify any injuries to all persons involved
Photographic evidence if possible

*RTA: Road Traffic Accident

Making a Car Accident Injury Claim