John C. Brittain, Olie W. Rauh Professor of Law, shared guidance on post-car accident procedures in an article on WalletHub. When asked about reporting accidents to insurance companies, Brittain emphasized the contractual obligation for drivers to inform their insurers, irrespective of the accident’s magnitude. He stressed the importance of quickly notifying the police and insurance companies and seeking medical evaluation post-accident, followed by legal consultation. Brittain advised seeking legal counsel on potential insurance company changes post-accident. He shared practical strategies for navigating insurance negotiations, drawing from his extensive background in teaching torts and practicing law. Brittain stated, “As a law professor who teaches torts and a former lawyer in private practice who represented clients in torts cases, my advice is as follows in dealing with insurance companies: 1) identify the persons involved in the tort(s), 2) determine the person(s) most at fault or liable for damages, and 3) calculate the amount of money damages for the injured person(s).”