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What should you do immediately following a car accident?

On Behalf of | Jul 28, 2021 | Car Accidents

Millions of car accidents happen in the U.S every year. Fortunately, most of these accidents tend to be minor bumps with insignificant injury or property damage. Regardless of the severity of the impact, there are a couple of things you must do immediately following the Kentucky car accident if you wish to press a claim against the at-fault party. 

Knowing what to do following an auto accident in Kentucky can protect your interests — and your future. Here are the two most important things to remember:

Take care of your health

The first thing you need to do is check your condition as well as your passengers’. Look out for any injuries you might have sustained during the accident and seek medical attention as soon as you can. 

Remember: Just because you cannot see any blood or feel as if you are hurt may not mean everything is okay. Serious complications, including brain injuries and whiplash, tend to appear several days or weeks after the accident. 

Besides averting potential post-accident complications, seeing a doctor immediately will also help you document your condition. This information will be very critical when seeking compensation. 

Document the scene as much as possible

It is important that you have the facts of the accident recorded as quickly and accurately as you possibly can. Be sure to call the police immediately after the accident. In Kentucky, this is a legal requirement if the damage to your vehicle is over $500.

The enforcement offer will investigate the accident and file a police report. Again, this report will play a crucial role when filing your compensation claim. If you can, take photos of the accident scene, the damage to your vehicle and your injuries.

No one is prepared for a car crash and the impact it can have on the victim’s life. Knowing what you should do immediately following a car accident can help you protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve following your injury.