Knowing what to do in case you or someone you know is involved in a car accident can bring down the injury and problems after it by as much as 80%. In case of serious accidents or injuries, it is obvious that you have to call the emergency services and get help.
However, at times, when the injury may not be visible or look as serious, people often go careless and do not bother going to get checked out by a doctor or chiropractor. Even if you feel like you do not have a serious injury, that small injury could get worse over time. To have the injury documented by a professional will help immensely in getting insurance to help cover the cost of treatment
If you are injured seriously, then try to not move too much and wait for help. The symptoms of many injuries may not be visible instantly, which is why you should check yourself as well as your co-passengers immediately. If you can, then move away from the road to the sidewalk, and park your vehicle to the side. Some common signs of an injury include numbness, pain or dizziness. If any such signs appear after the accident or a few days/weeks later, then you must seek the help of a medical professional.
If everything is well and you do not go through a full medical checkup, you must contact and get help from a chiropractor. Our backs and necks are the most vulnerable areas in any accident that involves sudden physical shock, and the pain or injury may not be realized immediately, since the situation is overwhelming.
With a chiropractor, you will be able to ensure that there are no serious injuries to your neck and back. Any injuries to these areas can threaten your mobility for life, so a chiropractor should be your first call after the emergency services and insurance. The situation does get a little too complicated for some, but it is important for you to stay calm and ensure your well-being first. Everything else, including repairing your car, can wait for later. Your health and the health of everyone around you is what your first priority should be- no matter what the nature/cause of the car accident!
