Right after an accident, your immediate priorities should be safety and documentation. Then comes the part many people miss: building a record before insurance narratives start hardening.
Start with these steps:
- Get checked as soon as possible. In Michigan, treatment records often matter when insurers argue about whether injuries are real or accident-related.
- Capture evidence while it’s still there, including photos of vehicle damage, roadway conditions, and any visible injuries.
- Preserve rideshare app details (ride confirmation, driver info, timestamps, and any in-app messages). These details can be critical when an insurer questions ride status or timing.
- Write down your account while it’s fresh—what you felt, where you were sitting, and how the vehicle behaved right before and after impact.
If you’re thinking, “An AI legal assistant could tell me what to say,” that can help you organize facts—but it can’t replace legal review of what your statement and documentation mean for a Michigan claim.


