# Essays on car accident claims

> Plain-English essays on car accident and personal injury claims: what to do first, deadlines, insurers, fault, settlements, fees and choosing a lawyer.

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Last reviewed: October 29, 2026 by the Accident Claim Facts editorial team  
General information, not legal advice. Talk to a licensed attorney in your state.

## Quick answer

Our essays take one question at a time, such as what to do in the first 72 hours after a car accident, and answer it in depth, with every rule and figure linked to its official source. They are grouped into topic clusters, each led by a pillar essay, and each links to the tools and state guides that go with it.

## Latest essays

- [The first 72 hours](https://accidentclaimfacts.com/blog/first-72-hours-after-a-car-accident/): An hour-by-hour guide to the first three days after a crash: staying safe, getting checked, reporting, starting a claim file and handling…
## How we write them

Every essay is written and reviewed by our editorial team, checked against official sources such as state statutes, federal safety data and court statistics, and given a "last reviewed" date. We do not name law firms, publish reviews or testimonials, or promise outcomes. Read our [editorial policy](https://accidentclaimfacts.com/editorial-policy/) for the details.

## FAQ

### Who writes the essays?

The Accident Claim Facts editorial team. We do not publish essays by law firms or paid contributors.

### Can I suggest a topic?

Yes. Use the [contact form](https://accidentclaimfacts.com/contact/). We read every suggestion, though we cannot answer questions about individual accidents.

## Sources

- [NHTSA, Overview of Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes in 2024](https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813791)