Even if you feel “mostly okay,” the first day can make or break your claim.
1) Get medical care and document symptoms
- Urgent care/ER visits create a record that your injuries were real and connected to the crash.
- Follow up on referrals. In Utah, insurers often argue that delayed treatment means the injury wasn’t caused by the collision.
2) Preserve rideshare and crash details
- Screenshot trip info (time, pickup/drop-off, route if shown, and driver/vehicle identifiers).
- Write down what you remember while it’s fresh: weather, lighting, whether you were stopped, turning, merging, or crossing.
3) Capture scene evidence when safe
- Photos of vehicle damage, traffic control (signals/signs), and visible hazards.
- If there were witnesses near a nearby business or intersection, get names and contact info.
4) Be careful with statements to insurance Insurers may ask for recorded statements. Your wording can be used to challenge fault or reduce injury value—especially in cases where the other driver disputes the story or claims you were not where you say you were.


