What Should You Do First After a Car Accident?
Don’t brush off the incident, just because damage seems minimal. The best course of action is to:
Make sure you and your passengers are physically safe and mentally sound.
Move to safety or a safe location from oncoming traffic.
Contact emergency authorities.
Exchange insurance information.
Get the names of the arriving officers and a copy of the accident report.
Document any damage with photos.
Find out if a third party saw the accident for witness testimony.
Notify your insurance company of what happened.
Return home if your vehicle can make it or wait for a tow.
Get your injuries looked at as soon as possible.
We recommend making an appointment within 72 hours of the accident, not only for your health but also for legal advantage in recovering damages.
Whiplash injuries lead to swelling, which peaks within 72 hours.
Ignoring possible whiplash injuries could lead to permanent tissue scarring, which is harder to treat if you wait, and is more susceptible to re-injury.
For insurance and legal purposes, it’s also wise to report whiplash injuries within the same day (or within three days), since it’s harder to prove when an injury happened the longer you wait.
Arrowhead Clinic specializes in treating accident injuries.
Contact us for a free consultation.
Arrowhead Clinic Chiropractor Newnan
39-B Oak Hill Ct, Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 637-5678
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