Quick Answer After a car accident, document everything: (1) photos of damage and scene, (2) police report number, (3) witness contact info, (4) insurance info exchange, (5) medical evaluation within 24-48 hours, (6) keep all medical records and bills. MAIC provides same-day evaluation and handles all medical documentation.

At the Scene

  • Call 911 and get a police report number — essential for No-Fault and PI claims
  • Photograph all vehicles, license plates, damage, and the full scene
  • Photograph skid marks, traffic signals, road conditions, and weather
  • Get the other driver's name, license, insurance card, and plate number
  • Collect contact information from all witnesses
  • Document your own injuries with photos before treatment

Insurance and Claims Documentation

  • File a No-Fault application (NF-2) with your insurance company within 30 days
  • Request a copy of the police report from the responding precinct
  • Photograph and preserve your vehicle damage before repairs
  • Keep all receipts for expenses related to the accident
  • Track all lost wages and time missed from work

Medical Documentation

  • See a doctor as soon as possible — ideally same day. A gap in treatment harms your claim
  • Keep copies of all evaluation reports, MRI reads, and specialist notes
  • Document all symptoms in a daily diary — what hurts, how much, what you cannot do
  • Photograph visible injuries and bruising over time as they develop and heal
  • Keep all prescription and pharmacy receipts

At MAIC, our intake team assists with No-Fault filing and provides copies of all clinical records. Call (888) 991-5290 for same-day evaluation.