What to preserve after a Delaware car accident

Your health comes before gathering evidence

Call for emergency help when someone is injured or in danger. Follow medical advice and do not put yourself in traffic to take photographs. If symptoms develop after you leave the scene, seek appropriate medical care and explain when the crash happened.

Keep discharge instructions, appointment information, and a record of the providers you visit. Those documents help connect your treatment history with what you experienced after the collision.

Save the details before they disappear

When it is safe, photograph vehicle damage, the surrounding roadway, traffic controls, and conditions at the scene. Keep the other driver's information, witness contact details, and the police report number. Preserve original photographs and videos rather than editing or deleting them.

Save dashcam footage promptly. Nearby businesses may have video that is overwritten, and commercial vehicles may have electronic records that need a formal preservation request. An attorney can identify which records to pursue and who controls them.

Document how the injury changes your day

Keep medical bills, receipts, employer communications, and records of missed work. A brief factual journal can help you recall changes in sleep, mobility, and ordinary activities. Do not exaggerate symptoms or try to diagnose yourself.

Keep insurer letters and claim numbers together. Before signing a release or accepting a settlement, discuss what it would resolve and whether future treatment or other losses remain uncertain.

Bring what you have—not a perfect file

You do not need every record before contacting me. Start with the date and location of the crash, a short account of what happened, your treatment so far, and any insurer communications. I can help identify what is missing and explain the next steps for your Delaware claim.