{"id":23272,"date":"2026-03-24T10:12:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/?p=23272"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:39:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:39:55","slug":"what-every-new-driver-should-know-about-handling-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/what-every-new-driver-should-know-about-handling-a-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"What Every New Driver Should Know About Handling a Car Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23272\" class=\"elementor elementor-23272\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d41b9e7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d41b9e7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46a5273\" data-id=\"46a5273\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31ed675 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31ed675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you just get your license? If you\u2019re a new driver, you want to be prepared as you hit the road. After all, even when you\u2019re careful, you can find yourself in a car accident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing how to respond if you\u2019re involved in a crash can help you navigate the situation with less stress. Stay with us as we unpack what every new driver should know about handling a car accident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a Deep Breath<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the most seasoned driver will feel rattled by an accident. But if you\u2019re a high school student or closing in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/how-to-finish-credits-this-summer-and-graduate-on-time\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on graduation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an accident can feel particularly traumatizing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, take a deep breath to get your nerves in check. Make sure that you and any passengers in your car are safe before doing anything else.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do have injured passengers, call emergency services immediately. If possible, move your car to the side of the road so it\u2019s not obstructing traffic. Otherwise, stay put until the police <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/career-development\/how-to-become-an-emt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or ambulances<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show up at the scene.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the Police<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always reach out to the police following an accident, even if it\u2019s a minor fender bender. In fact, you may be required in scenarios where there are serious injuries or lots of damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an officer arrives, they\u2019ll collect information to put together a police report. While it may feel tedious trying to recount details, it\u2019s important to create an accurate report. If you file a claim later with the insurance company, you\u2019ll need this report as part of your evidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful with your words when you\u2019re talking to police, as well. Don\u2019t speculate on what caused the crash, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/risky-driving\/distracted-driving\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">distracted driving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or failing to yield. Instead, only state facts that you experienced or observed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek Legal Help<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re a new driver, dealing with insurance claims and other fallout from an accident can be confusing. It helps to have a reputable legal team at your side.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also smart to go with a local team that knows the courts and likely outcomes. If you\u2019re in Colorado, for example, contact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cghlawfirm.com\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cghlawfirm.com\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll gain access to seasoned attorneys who can advocate for your needs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good attorneys can take the lead on communicating with insurance. They\u2019ll also coordinate witnesses and evidence so you have the strongest case possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capture Photos of the Accident<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of your preparations for insurance claims or other legal matters, take photos of the accident scene. Get images of the damage, as well as road or weather conditions. Slick roads or inadequate signage are important details to capture as evidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are injuries, gather pictures of those, as well. And write down any observations or notes about the moments leading up to the crash. Even if you\u2019re not sure the details are relevant, it\u2019s always better to get them on paper before you forget them.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Your Insurance Company<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re able, be sure to talk with your insurance company. You should be able to do this at any time of day. During the call, you may be directed to a website where you can upload photos or a police report, as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always report only what happened, not what you think happened. You may want to talk with your attorney before the call, or ask them for suggestions about what to say. Remember that you don\u2019t want to overstate your involvement or assume guilt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Prepared as a New Driver<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be caught off guard by accidents as a new driver. Stay calm, contact emergency services, and reach out to the police. Partner with a good local attorney and document the scene.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re diligent about reporting the accident and following the right steps, you can keep your composure and move forward after an accident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dc93827 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dc93827\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ae81cd\" data-id=\"9ae81cd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac134ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ac134ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Blog-Valedictorian-of-Gifts-male-970x250_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10257\" alt=\"smiling iowa state university grad next to diploma frame banner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Blog-Valedictorian-of-Gifts-male-970x250_.jpg 970w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Blog-Valedictorian-of-Gifts-male-970x250_-300x77.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Blog-Valedictorian-of-Gifts-male-970x250_-768x198.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a new driver, knowing how to respond if you\u2019re involved in a car accident can help you navigate the situation and proceed with caution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":23282,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-high-school"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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