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Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on February 11, 2025
When you’re in a collision, the first thing you should check for is injuries. Making sure everyone involved is safe is your top priority. At TK Injury Lawyers, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process after an accident to ensure you know your rights and responsibilities.
Your health and the health of those involved. As provided in the Texas Transportation Code Sec. 550.021, a driver is to immediately determine whether anyone is injured and provide aid if possible. Drivers must stop their vehicles at the scene or as close to the scene as practicable, ascertain the condition of other people involved, and remain at the scene until all the duties under the section are complied with. First, check for injuries and assist if someone is hurt. If your car is drivable, carefully move it out of traffic to a secure location. Then, exchange critical details such as names, addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license numbers, insurance information, license plate numbers, and vehicle identification numbers with all parties involved.
If your vehicle can be safely driven, move it out of traffic to minimize risks to others on the road. According to the City of Austin, after calling 911, you can exchange information, complete a Driver’s Crash Report (CR2), and document the scene thoroughly to ensure compliance with local requirements. Here are the key steps:
This is against Texas law and involves serious consequences. Never leave the scene of an accident but stay there to avoid legal issues and to make sure everyone involved gets help.
Some accidents involve the police, especially when there are injuries in addition to the damage. Always notify the police without hesitation for the sake of legitimacy and documentation of the incident.
Leave this determination to investigators and insurance companies. Avoid making statements that suggest liability or fault.
Evidence is a key component in insurance claims and possible litigation. Proper documentation enhances your case and facilitates reasonable insurance claim settlements.
To stay focused, avoid distractions such as using your phone, eating, or changing the radio station while driving.
For safety, obey the speed limit, stay behind a safe following distance, and turn signals on while changing lanes.
Care must be taken while driving around Austin’s busy streets, especially during rush hour, when the traffic is heavier and the risks are more significant.
Maintain the vehicle’s brakes, lights, and tires in good condition to reduce risks. Maintenance checks also identify potential issues before they become big problems and cause an unexpected breakdown.
If you’re in a collision, you should first check for safety and injuries; the legal and insurance complexities that follow can often be overwhelming. At TK Injury Lawyers, our experienced car accident attorneys, the legal and insurance complexities that follow can often be overwhelming. Call our office today at(512) 910-2000 for expert legal representation tailored to your needs. Free consultation.
Trent Kelly obtained his law degree from the University of Arkansas in 2007. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and regularly assists clients with their legal matters. Trent’s practice is primarily focused on personal injury matters – particularly those involving motor vehicles (such as cars, commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, and motorcycles) and wrongful death – but he also handles various business litigation matters as well. Click here to take a look at some complex cases Trent has resolved.
Years of experience: +15 years
Location: Austin, TX
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Trent Kelly, who has more than 15 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney.
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