Steps to take if injured in a car accident

Mar 29 2018      On Behalf of  David M. Duree & Associates, P.C.      Personal Injury

Getting into a car accident is scary, especially if you’ve never been in one before. It can be downright overwhelming if you have suffered an injury. You’ve likely talked about this situation in the past but never thought you’d be in it — ever. Now, you’ve suffered an injury in an Illinois car accident and are stressing out on what to do next. Here’s the steps you need to take.

You should never leave the scene of a car accident, even if you were not the at-fault driver. Remain at the scene, call 911 and be sure to find out if everyone else in your car is safe. If the accident occurred in the middle of the road you need to get to a safe spot on the side of the road.

When emergency responders arrive on the scene you need to seek medical attention. This can be from a firefighter, EMT or paramedic. Make sure they evaluate you at the scene of the crash. Do not decline being transported to the hospital. You might not be in pain right now but there is such a thing as the delayed onset of pain.

All medical evaluations should be documented and you should go home with copies of the paperwork. All of these documents should be provided to your personal injury attorney. This includes if you go to any medical specialists, surgeons or other professionals as a result of the injuries suffered in the crash.

If you’ve been injured in an O’Fallon, Illinois, car accident you need to seek medical attention immediately. Make sure everything is documented and that you seek legal representation so your rights can be protected from the start