Even though road users such as drivers, passengers, and pedestrians are usually expected to be cautious when on the road, car accidents have proven to be some of the most unpredictable events. With the number of accident victims remaining relatively higher every day despite the strict traffic laws in almost every state in the United States, New York is not an exception. All these auto accidents are usually attributable to various causes including but without limitation, distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, and reckless driving. While a considerable number succumb to injuries on the spot, several others survive the accident, though with varying degrees of injuries that might be anything from minor to severe and life-threatening harms. Thus, it is crucial to understand what to do once an accident has occurred, to make a defensible compensation claim as well as to ensure that one follows traffic laws and regulations to the letter. What, therefore, needs to be done after an auto accident?