Car Accident Injuries: What You Need to Do Right Away

Car accidents can be frightening and overwhelming, leaving you with injuries and emotional trauma. If you're involved in a car accident, taking the right steps immediately can make a significant difference in your recovery. Here's what you need to do right away:

Assess Yourself and Others for Injuries

The first thing you should do after a car accident is to check yourself and others involved in the accident for injuries. If anyone is seriously hurt, call 911 immediately. Even if no one is visibly injured, you should still seek medical attention to ensure that there are no hidden injuries or delayed symptoms.

Call the Police

It's important to call the police to the accident scene, even if the damage seems minor. The police will file a report that you can use to file a claim with your insurance company, and it can also help protect you legally in case of any disputes or lawsuits.

Exchange Information

Exchange information with the other drivers involved in the accident, including their name, contact information, insurance information, and license plate number. If there are any witnesses, get their contact information as well.

Document the Accident

Take photos of the damage to your vehicle and the accident scene. This can be valuable evidence if you need to file a claim or go to court. Also, make notes of the weather conditions, road conditions, and any other factors that may have contributed to the accident.

Seek Medical Attention

Even if you don't feel any pain or injuries immediately after the accident, it's important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Some injuries, such as whiplash or soft tissue injuries, may not show symptoms for hours or even days after the accident. Seeing a doctor can ensure that any injuries are diagnosed and treated promptly.

Contact Your Insurance Company

Call your insurance company as soon as possible after the accident. Provide them with the necessary information and file a claim if needed. Your insurance company can guide you through the process and help you get the compensation you need to cover any medical bills or damage to your vehicle.

Final Thoughts

Car accidents can be traumatic and leave you with physical, emotional, and financial damages. By taking the right steps immediately after an accident, you can ensure that you receive the medical attention you need and protect yourself legally and financially. If you've been injured in a car accident, seek the help of an experienced chiropractor like Dr. Thaddeus Sharikov at Chirohouse Clinic in Prior Lake, Savage, or Shakopee, who can provide personalized treatment plans to help you recover from your injuries.

Dr. Thaddeus Sharikov

Dr. Thaddeus Sharikov, DC is a board-certified chiropractic physician specializing in neurological care. He graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University and has treated over a thousand patients over the past 5 years.

Dr. Sharikov’s personal passion is spinal neurology. It often reveals the root cause of a wide variety of symptoms and pain. Finding and correcting areas where the nervous system is not functioning well is the most rewarding part of the job!

He deeply cares about our Greater Twin Cities Area in which all people achieve their full potential for health and well-being across their lifespan. Dr. Sharikov works extremely hard to be trusted by patients, to be a creator of positive change and to save our community - one person at a time.

In an ever-changing world, Dr. Sharikov is constantly researching tools and applications to bring the most cutting-edge and effective healthcare to his patients. He makes it a priority to include education into the patient’s journey to a pain free life with no limitations.

In his free time, Dr. Sharikov enjoys spending time with his smoking hot wife Julie, toddler Josephine and future Baby L. He loves exploring the Carver County Trails, traveling, and ministry work worldwide through his family’s non-profit organization.

http://www.chirohouseclinic.com
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