I Was In A Car Accident and Got Hurt, What Should I Do?
There are several things you should do immediately after the accident if you can. Firstly, call the police and have a report made. Secondly, trade insurance information with the person who hit you. Thirdly, take pictures of the accident on your smartphone.
If you are hurt, and unable to do these things, then going to the hospital would be the first thing you would do. Many car accidents injuries are not that obvious though. Many times after someone has been hurt in an accident it takes hours, sometimes even days for the injuries to manifest and the person to know they were hurt. Going to a doctor or emergency room as soon as you know you are hurt is important.
Taking steps to ensure your injuries is not only important for your overall well being but also for making sure there is a record of your injuries. This is to prove that you were hurt, and that you sought treatment to try to fix your pain. Follow up visits are sometimes needed, and sometimes referrals to a chiropractor or surgeon are needed.
We would also recommend keeping a journal of how you are feeling, or charting down any pain you are feeling on a day to day basis.
Getting in touch with an experienced personal injury attorney can help you guide you through the process. Olson & Reeves, Attorneys at Law are experienced Mt. Vernon Car Accident lawyers who can help get your life back on track after an accident. We always offer free consultations, and will happily come to you if you can’t come to us! We never get paid unless you do!