What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

Many people are unsure of what to do after they have been involved in a car accident. If you are able to you should immediately call 911 or have someone call for you. Then make sure that someone retains the other driver’s name, number, and insurance policy information. Make sure you don’t make any statements to the other driver regarding the accident or the events leading up to the accident. However, do record any statements the other driver or passengers make.

Even though it seems unfair, insurance companies often look at actions that immediately follow an accident instead of the eventual seriousness of an injury. What they don’t often recognize is that a person can still have significant and permanent injuries even though an accident doesn’t total a car or cause a person to leave the scene on a stretcher. Therefore, if you feel even the slightest neck or back pain, you should immediately seek medical attention at the emergency room. This is because full onset of a neck or back injury after a motor vehicle accident can take two hours to over two days to fully arrive. It is important to have documented medical evidence at these early stages of your injury.

After you are discharged from the emergency room, you may need further medical attention from an orthopedic or chiropractic doctor to make sure your injury is dealt with to conclusion. At Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C., our injury lawyers know first class medical professionals that we can refer you to so that you can start your road to recovery. Additionally, our firm has obtained many successful recoveries for individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents caused by another’s carelessness. Call our firm today to discuss how we can begin working to get you the compensation you need to properly treat your injuries.