According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 6 million car accidents happen in the United States annually (NHTSA). If you are to ever be involved in a motor vehicle accident, Renew Physical Therapy is here to help.
Whether it’s a minor fender bender or a serious collision, you may be a little shaken up after the incident to think clearly about “what’s next?” It’s important to know the proper steps to take after being in a motor vehicle accident, and Renew Physical Therapy is here to help!
Here are Renew Physical Therapy’s 6 Steps to Take After Being in a Motor Vehicle Accident:
- Get Yourself and Your Vehicle Out of Danger: If your accident is minor, drive your vehicle to the side of the road and turn your emergency lights on. Even if you don’t think you’re injured, be extra careful when getting out of your car. If the accident is severe and someone is hurt, leave the vehicles where they are.
- Stay Calm and Check For Injuries: Make sure you and your passengers are okay, as well as the other driver and their passengers. Get medical assistance right away if needed.
- Call 9-1-1: You may need a police report to file a claim with your insurance company. When police arrive, provide the facts of what happened, and don’t admit fault or point of blame.
- Collect Important Information: Use your cell phone to take photos of visible damage on your vehicles. Exchange contact information, insurance information, and driver’s license numbers of everyone involved in the accident.
- Report the Accident: Notify your insurance company about your accident as soon as possible and file a claim. Not notifying after a crash can leave you liable for damages from the accident.
- Contact Renew Physical Therapy: If you experience soreness or pain after the accident, Renew Physical Therapy is here to help! Renew Physical Therapy can get you in as soon as the next day to treat your injuries. Call 206-535-8061 to schedule a consultation right away.
