What should I do immediately after a car accident?

First, you obviously want to make sure everyone is okay. Second, you need to contact the police, and if possible, leave your car exactly where it is. This will allow the officers to make a better determination of cause and fault. Oftentimes, people make the mistake of moving their car in an effort to be courteous to other drivers. Also, you shouldn’t make any statements to anyone, until the police arrive. Remember, any statement you make at the scene can later be used against you.