The first 72 hours
Five things to do after a wreck
The steps you take in the first three days protect both your recovery and any claim you may make. Here is the short version.
Get to safety and document the scene
Move out of traffic if you can, call the police, and take photos of the vehicles, the scene, and any visible injuries. Exchange insurance and contact details.
Exchange details and notify insurance
Get the other driver's information and report the accident. T98 can handle the insurance side for you from here.
Get evaluated within 72 hours
See a provider who handles auto injuries, even if you feel okay. Early evaluation catches hidden injuries and creates a record tied to the accident. Most important
Keep every record
Save medical notes, bills, and any correspondence. Good documentation protects you later, and we help you keep it in order.
Get proper care before you settle anything
Focus on recovery first. You do not have to sort out the insurance side alone; we walk you through it.
Short on time? Start with step 3.
A free accident injury exam at T98 covers the medical evaluation and the paperwork in one visit. We handle the insurance side. Book yours →
Feeling fine?
Why you may not feel injured yet
After a crash, adrenaline can mask an injury for 24 to 72 hours. Then the symptoms arrive. Whiplash and soft-tissue injuries are especially easy to miss at first, which is why an early exam matters.
- Neck stiffness or reduced range of motion
- Headaches that start a day or two later
- Back, shoulder, or hip pain
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Numbness or tingling
The insurance side
You heal. We handle the insurance side.
A car accident should not turn into your second job. T98 evaluates your injuries, builds your recovery plan, and works the insurance side for you, so getting better is the only thing on your plate.
We treat your injuries
A full evaluation and a recovery plan from a clinic that handles auto injuries every day.
We handle the insurance
We document your injuries and work with the insurance side, so you are never stuck in the middle.
You focus on healing
Same-day appointments and a clear plan to get you back to normal.
Free accident injury exam
Get checked, at no cost to you
injury exam
A complete evaluation from an auto-injury clinic.
- Full injury evaluation
- Whiplash & soft-tissue check
- Personalized recovery plan
- We handle the insurance side
- Same-day appointments
- Español & tiếng Việt
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Call (512) 614-2330Why patients choose T98
- Auto-injury care is what we do every day
- 4.8★ rated on Google
- Three Austin-area locations
- Same-day appointments
- Se habla español
- Tiếng Việt
Common questions
Auto-injury care, answered
How soon should I be seen after a car accident?
As soon as possible, ideally within 72 hours. Adrenaline can mask injuries for a day or more, and early evaluation is linked to better recovery. It also creates a medical record while your accident is fresh.
What is the exam going to cost me?
The accident injury exam is free. From there, we work the insurance side and document your injuries so you can focus on recovery. We will walk you through exactly how it works at your visit.
Do I have to deal with the insurance myself?
No. That is the part we take off your plate. We document your injuries and work with the insurance side. If you are working with an attorney, we coordinate with them too.
What if I feel fine?
Feeling fine does not always mean uninjured. Whiplash and soft-tissue injuries often show up two to three days later. A free exam is a simple way to know for sure.
Do you speak Spanish or Vietnamese?
Yes. Se habla español and tiếng Việt at all three locations.
Get checked today. We handle the rest.
Free accident injury exam · We handle the insurance side · Same-day appointments
