Learn How to Recover From a Bad Car Accident




I was driving down the road in Norwalk, California and a angel came to me and told me to put my seat belt on.  

I complied with the angel's wishes and 4 blocks later I was in a major car accident.  Never did I even think about the Angel warning me at the time, that impending danger was near.  To this day some 15 years later, I still have neck injury problems.  Learning how to recover from a major car accident is discussed in this article.

Every 30 seconds in America, there is a car accident somewhere and there are approximately 6 million accidents a year. So there is a high chance that you will be in some sort of bad accident once in your life. According to statistics, 25% of all drivers will be in an accident. Knowing what to do after a bad car accident is essential.

Victims of bad car accidents

Bad accidents happen every day and you may wish that day never comes. It is actually safer to fly in an airplane. Flying in an airplane and being involved in a crash means certain death for most. However, being in bad crashes does not mean you will die, but it means you must know what to do and how to react.

How to react after the crash

If you are a driver, you may be in the best position in a bad car wreck. Newer cars all have air bags and they will be deployed and protect your upper body. In most cases this will save your life, if you were wearing a seat belt.

After the car has stopped and the air bag is deployed, it is imperative to get out of the car. If it is at all possible, crawl out of the car immediately. Some smoking cars will explode.

Once you are on the ground, lay still. Do not attempt to get up and walk. Any car crash will alert people and people will run to your aid. Courtesy drivers will call the police and an ambulance. Try to remember how, when and where the accident happened and make a visual description in your mind.

Recovering after an accident

When the ambulance and police arrive, they may put you on a back board and brace your neck in case of major injuries. Do not move and try to get up. Once they place you in the ambulance, lie very still and do not move.

At the hospital you will be seen by a doctor who will run x-rays, tests and maybe surgery. After you leave the hospital you will need to go for physical therapy. One of the first things you will be asked to do is contact your insurance agency to fill out a report.

You must go if you can to view your car and remove your personal belongings. Usually after a bad car accident, the car is totaled and all you can do is wait for the check.

The months after a bad car accident will be difficult and painful. It is important to handle the stress. You may need to be placed on anti-depressants for awhile. It is normal to need help, so surround yourself with friends and love ones.