The time to learn what to do after a motor vehicle accident is before it happens.
Every driver in the United States will be involved in a motor vehicle accident at one time in their lives statistics prove.
Whether as a driver or passenger, a fender bender or an accident with injuries, odds are you will be involved in an accident at some point.
Accidents are unexpected, stressful and frightening.
Even very careful drivers may be involved in an accident through no fault of their own.
Preparation is very helpful when dealing with an unexpected stressful event.
First of all, don't speed, don't drink and drive and wear your safety belts.
Stock your car with an emergency kit, a camera, warning triangles or flares; keep a pen and writing pad in your glove box.
Have insurance information handy as well as your medical information.
Actions to Take After an Accident When an accident happens you will be better off if you follow these suggestions: · Stay calm as possible · Check for injuries · Call 911 · Move cars to a safer place if there are no injuries · Call police · Notify your insurance agent · Make notes/take pictures · Get witness information if at all possible · Don't sign anything unless it is for police purposes · Do not leave scene of accident before police It is important to get names, addresses and phone numbers of all those involved in the accident including possible witnesses.
Only discuss the accident with the police and your insurance agent.
Dealing with a motor vehicle accident is very upsetting, but dealing with what happens after is sometimes more so.
Emotions can run high and those feelings may last for some time.
Frequently, people have a difficult time resuming their normal lives after a very traumatic event such as a serious accident.
They can experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Symptoms of PTSD can reveal themselves weeks or months after the accident.
Symptoms of PTSD · Feelings of anxiety or anger · Constant reliving of accident in one's mind · Nightmares/trouble sleeping
Every driver in the United States will be involved in a motor vehicle accident at one time in their lives statistics prove.
Whether as a driver or passenger, a fender bender or an accident with injuries, odds are you will be involved in an accident at some point.
Accidents are unexpected, stressful and frightening.
Even very careful drivers may be involved in an accident through no fault of their own.
Preparation is very helpful when dealing with an unexpected stressful event.
First of all, don't speed, don't drink and drive and wear your safety belts.
Stock your car with an emergency kit, a camera, warning triangles or flares; keep a pen and writing pad in your glove box.
Have insurance information handy as well as your medical information.
Actions to Take After an Accident When an accident happens you will be better off if you follow these suggestions: · Stay calm as possible · Check for injuries · Call 911 · Move cars to a safer place if there are no injuries · Call police · Notify your insurance agent · Make notes/take pictures · Get witness information if at all possible · Don't sign anything unless it is for police purposes · Do not leave scene of accident before police It is important to get names, addresses and phone numbers of all those involved in the accident including possible witnesses.
Only discuss the accident with the police and your insurance agent.
Dealing with a motor vehicle accident is very upsetting, but dealing with what happens after is sometimes more so.
Emotions can run high and those feelings may last for some time.
Frequently, people have a difficult time resuming their normal lives after a very traumatic event such as a serious accident.
They can experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Symptoms of PTSD can reveal themselves weeks or months after the accident.
Symptoms of PTSD · Feelings of anxiety or anger · Constant reliving of accident in one's mind · Nightmares/trouble sleeping
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