What to do after you have a car accident

No one’s truly prepared for a car accident. And the sad reality is that a good number of people will get involved in a car accident at some point in their lives — 1 in 107 of which will prove to be fatal. The most prevalent type of vehicle accident is a bumper-to-bumper collision, which happens at 35% of all collisions. A vehicle accident with a fixed object comes in second, accounting for 24% of collisions, followed by rear-end accidents (11%). While these stats look alarming, you can prepare for a fallback plan as early as now to ensure that you won’t incur major financial hurdles or suffer from a lack of preparation. Here are some steps to take if you have been in a car accident. 1) Make sure everyone’s safe Check to be sure everyone is safe. While most automobile accidents are not deadly, there is still a mild chance that you or the passengers in your vehicle may have a concussion or get injured. Even if you feel mostly conscious, make sure you’re not bleeding, have a clear airway, and can feel your limbs as adrenaline may kick in during this time. Once you’re sure that you’re safe, give your passengers a helping hand. If they’re injured, make sure that they are still breathing and gauge their senses. If they’re unscathed, gather them and move them out of the vehicle carefully as there could be spills and leakages that may put the lives of yourself and others at further risk. Also, be… Read More