Between twenty and fifty million people have non-fatal injuries caused by car accidents every year. But do you know what to do after a minor car accident?

Your first job is not to panic. If you’ve been injured, stay calm. Or keep your passenger calm if they’ve been injured.

What next? Read on to learn more about what to do after a car accident injury.

1. Get to a Safe Place

Move the cars to a safe place. You don’t want to disrupt the traffic flow. And you want to give the police room to arrive.

Put your hazard lights on when you shift into park. If you can, protect the scene with cones or warning triangles. It’ll help give the police a better picture of what happened.

2. Call for Help

Is the injury minor? Unless you’re a trained paramedic, it can be difficult to tell. Call for an ambulance if you’re not sure.

And call the police. You can use their report in your insurance claim. It’s worth finding out more about filing claims before you need to. That way, you’ll be able to stay in control.

Don’t forget, injuries sometimes don’t become apparent until hours later. So tell the police you’re not sure if injuries have been sustained.

3. Gather Information

You need all the information you can gather to file a claim. If you’ve been injured and you can’t manage, ask your passenger or even a passerby.

Make sure you note;

• Names and contact information for the other driver
• Make, year, and model of the vehicles involved
• License plate numbers
• Driver license numbers
• Policy numbers and insurance company details
• Names and contact details for eyewitnesses
• Address or location of the accident
• Any details of attending police officers

Where it’s safe to do so, take photos. Make sure you photograph the vehicles and the scene itself.

Don’t sign any documentation unless it’s the police asking. And don’t admit fault for the accident, even if you caused it.

4. Report the Accident

File a claim as soon as you can. That way, details are still fresh in your mind.

Check if your insurance coverage includes medical benefits. If you’ve been injured and you have medpay coverage, keep your medical bills. You can submit them to the insurance company.

5. See a Doctor.

You may not feel any pain until a day later. See your family physician for anything minor. But visit your nearest emergency room if necessary.

Even minor impacts can cause permanent injuries. If you lost consciousness at any point, head to the ER as soon as you can.

Consider consulting a personal injury attorney for more advice. It’s often better to be safe than sorry.

Now You Know What to Do After a Car Accident Injury.

We also recommend that you keep a file of anything related to the accident. That might include claim numbers, contact details, receipts, or medical bills.

We hope that gives you a plan of action on what to do after a car accident injury. If you want more life advice then check out the useful tips section of our blog.