If you have any eyewitnesses to your car accident, you should ask them for help if you should bring your case to court. Eyewitnesses are seen as very reliable in most courts, and can make or break your case. Don’t be shy about approaching people you think may have witnessed your accident.

Beware of low speed impacts in car accidents -- they can still cause actionable injuries, not least of which is whiplash. Even if you don't think you're injured at the scene of an accident, pain may come later as tissues swell and make themselves noticed.

Physical injuries are where the big bucks come in with car accident claims. Auto damage can usually be repaired for a few thousand dollars, but your accident injuries may never fully heal. This could lead to a huge amount of medical bills later in life -- not to mention mental trauma, pain, and suffering,