Even if you think you do not have injuries following an auto accident, you should make sure a police report is filed, that you contact your insurance company, and, most important, contact the best personal injury lawyer for car accidents. Make sure you go to the hospital and are checked out thoroughly. Some injuries do not manifest until later – sometimes up to a few months (or longer) later.
You may still be able to recover a monetary award for property damages and for your hospital bills for getting checked out. This also provides documentation in the event that an injury does show up at a later date. Proper documentation is pertinent in filing a personal injury case down the line. You will need to show that you were in an accident.
If you are not injured and you do have a camera with you, you should also take pictures of the accident.

Emery Brett Ledger brings more than 27 years of experience to personal injury law. He founded & led The Ledger Law Firm in securing over $100 million in compensation for clients with life-altering injuries & complex claims. Licensed in California, Texas, & Washington, Emery earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. His practice areas include car & truck accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, maritime claims, & mass tort litigation. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100, Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Top 25, and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. Emery also received the 2025 Elite Lawyer Award & holds a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating with Platinum Client Champion status. His legal work has been featured on CNN, Forbes, NBC, & ABC.