Woomer & Hall LLP put together this infographic, After An Accident – What To Do, What To Avoid. If you are in an vehicular accident, always STOP immediately. Not only is your safety at stake, but also the safety of the other person. And you may be subjected to criminal prosecution. Over 9 million car accidents happen every year in the United States of America. Most damages in these cases are just to the vehicles themselves, but one in ten involve injured passengers.