What to do after a car accident or injury, county by county
Plain-English logistics for people starting a claim after a car accident, dog bite or injury: how to get your crash report, where your vehicle was towed, who to file a government claim with, and which deadlines apply where you live.
Start with what happened
- Car accident
Crash reports, insurer notice, repair and rental
- Tow and impound
Lot address, hours, fees and release rules after a crash
- Government claims
Potholes, public property and city vehicles: who to notify and by when
- Dog bites
Animal control reports, quarantine and records
How a county guide works
Step 1
Pick your county
The lot, office or deadline you need depends on where it happened, so every guide is written for one county.
Step 2
See what to bring and what it costs
Hours, documents and fees come from the agencies themselves, with the source linked beside them.
Step 3
Check the date
Each guide shows when it was last verified. Rules change, so confirm with the agency before you pay or file.
Find your state
County guides are rolling out state by state. These states are first; others follow once their rules have been researched and reviewed.