[jyl]

Glad you're ok.

I assume that so far you are hoping this is just a property damage matter of moderate size - that while it is too early to determine if you've been physically injured, for now you are hoping for the best.

1. You have witnesses? Call them, type out clear concise statements, bring to them and have them sign. Double-space so they can make corrections/additions, those should be initialed. Do it now before their memories fade, they lose interest, or are contacted and misled by the girl's insurance company. Leave copy of statement with witness. Do not make self-deprecating statements to the witness harmful to your claim, regarding accident or extent of your loss/injury.

2. Do you feel any pain, soreness, anything? If yes, go to your doctor. As milt says, injury often manifests a later. Do not modestly/stoically under-report your discomfort - be accurate and don't leave anything out.

3. Photograph the scene and mark directions, locations. Photograph skid marks, glass, where she stopped, where you were spun, etc. Helps your own recollection. How much your car was rotated and how far she proceeded are clues to her speed. Also photograph damage to your car.

4. Make a claim on her insurance. You should get full value of your car if nothing else. Do not make statements, check boxes, etc limiting potential personal injury claims. Do not fail to mention potential personal injury claim - write something like "this is a claim for property damage, personal injury claim being assessed", no details. Do not settle until you are sure of your injuries or lack thereof.

5. If you conclude this is more than just a modest property damage case, i.e. you realize you have been physically injured to a significant extent, then turn matter over to a lawyer.