I was in an Auto Accident. Now what?
If you’re in need of immediate medical attention due to severe injuries after an auto accident, call 911. For injuries that aren’t life-threatening, call the police to file an accident report, call your insurance company, and make an appointment with Rocky Mountain Accident Care as soon as possible.
It is important to see a physical therapist soon after a collision/incident. Waiting to “see what happens” could delay your healing process.
Additionally, it is important to have medical documentation as soon as possible after the collision/incident to establish how your injuries were caused and to formulate a treatment plan that will maximize your recovery.
Below is a checklist of seven must do’s after you’ve taken care of the scene-of-the-accident basics:
1. Get Treatment
Call Rocky Mountain Accident Care and schedule an appointment to see our medical accident specialist. It is extremely important that you get checked as soon as possible for injuries. Make sure to follow your doctor’s treatment plan.
2. Get a copy of your accident report
Call the local law enforcement agency that responded to your accident and request your accident report.
3. Write down what you remember
While the details are still fresh, write down everything you can remember about the accident. Taking these notes now will help you more clearly remember them at a later time.
4. Call your insurance company
Your auto insurance policy most likely requires you to give notice of your accident. Provide basic information, but do not give a recorded statement.
5. DO NOT talk to other insurance companies
If you are contacted by a representative from any other company, do not give a recorded statement or even casually discuss the accident. Refer the representative to your lawyer. Never accept a settlement offer – not even for your automobile – until your lawyer has reviewed it first.
6. Take a break from social media
Insurance companies keep a close eye on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media in hopes of finding info that can be used against auto accident victims. The safest route to take is to stay away from those accounts until your accident case is closed.
7. Store everything in a folder
You’ll want to keep all accident-related paperwork stored in a folder. This includes any receipts for auto repairs, any and all medical bills, as well as W-2s from your employer to show missed time at work.
This article presents only educational material and should not be taken as a substitute for the advice of a medical professional. Before following any advice found here or in other medical instructional materials, please consult with your doctor.
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What Are Auto Accident Injuries?
If you’ve been in an automobile accident, you might experience the following injuries: Concussion, headache, or other head injury, Neck, shoulder & Spinal injuries , Chronic pain, Leg and foot injuries, Arm and wrist injuries, Whiplash, Bone fractures, and/or Soft tissue damage
Who Pays for My Medical Bills?
Generally, there are three ways your medical bills can be paid if you are injured in an accident in the State of Colorado.
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