Every year, over 1.25 million people across the world die because of automobile accidents meaning an average of 3,287 deaths daily. Further, another 20 to 50 million people are left disabled or severely injured and incapacitated from these accidents. Having said that, many people end up frustrated and confused not knowing what to do or where to start when involved in a car accident. There are some dos and don’ts you ought to be aware of to ensure you avoid possible costly mistakes when pursuing your automobile accident further. Here is a list of these dos and don’ts to always keep in mind.
For starters, you might want to make that all important call to the police to inform them of the accident. No doubt the police will come in handy especially in helping you seek medical attention and also in gathering the bits and pieces to make the accident. The best thing about having the police on the scene of the accident is so they can record their observations and make notes and comments which may be beneficial should the case go to court.
Unless you are seeking urgent medical attention which should be your top priority, never leave the scene of the accident until the police arrive. You can bet the cost of leaving that scene of the accident would be more severe and the consequences adverse, even if the other party decides to leave. It is imperative you ensure the scene of the accident is fully protected until the police give a go ahead unless of course, your physical injuries are more than you can bear. If you can, take images and short clips of the scene with your mobile phone. Ensure you set up flares on turn on flashers and if it is dark have your headlights or a flashlight on to avoid other vehicles ramming into the scene before help arrives.
The need to seek urgent medical attention whether or not there are bruises and physical injuries visible can never be overemphasized enough. Remember, most of the internal injuries may not be seen or felt until after a couple of weeks so take the time to understand and learn more about the same. A good doctor should check any possible soft tissue injuries or internal bleeding that may compromise on your system’s functionality in future. Are their witnesses around the accident scene that are willing to share their contact details?
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