Who Should I Call First After an Accident?

Do I call insurance? Should I call the police? Who do I call first? These are normal questions to ask yourself after a wreck.

But after a car wreck, your first call should be to 911.

Someone needs to call the authorities, and 911 is the best call to make because the operator will know who to get out to the scene, whether it’s the local police department, state police, or county sheriff’s department. They’ll also ask you questions about injuries and will help you determine whether an ambulance or EMT needs to come to the scene.

In an accident? Call 911.

If you have more questions about what to do after an accident, visit our car accident page HERE. We answer more of your car wreck questions.