Accident Case Study - What You Should Do!

Accident Case Study - What you should do.

The case study information below was reported by one of our patients.

Ø He was hit by a drunk driver who was speeding and fled the scene of the accident.

Ø His injury report stated he hit his head, kept repeating himself, calling things by their wrong name. He was disoriented, stressed and numb.

Ø “I refused to go to the hospital or Doctor because I had no medical insurance.”

What he should have done.

    1. Help everyone to a safe place. Assist the injured.

    2. Call 911. Request police, medical and fire assistance as necessary.

    3. For minor accidents and no serious injuries, move cars to the side of the road and out of the way of traffic. Turn on your hazard lights and put out markers and flares as appropriate.

    4. Do not discuss the accident with anyone but police. If you are criticized or threatened write down what is said but do not respond, or argue or provide information.

    5. Get photographs of vehicles and other objects involved. The first picture should be of the other car’s license plate. Include skid marks, if any, and full views of the scene. Use the best camera available, cell phone pictures are better than no pictures at all.

    6. Exchange information with all drivers involved in the accident. Note the following information: a. Name and address, driver’s license number b. Phone numbers of home, work and cell c. Insurance Company and policy numbers d. Description of each car: license plate numbers, year, make and color.

    7. Get names, addresses and phone numbers of all witnesses.

    8. Write down everything the others involved in the accident say about it and everything you can remember as soon as you can.

    9. Seek medical attention that day or the next day. Call Weimer Chiropractic at 549-9987 and describe your symptoms and the best time to get an exam. We can usually get you in the same day. Some injuries may be hidden for weeks. Symptoms can be muscle stiffness, spasms, neck pain, headache, numbness and tingling, mid-and low back pain, and any discomfort or difficulty. The trauma and/or confusion of an accident may postpone pain signals for hours or even days.

    10. The lesson from this case is that collecting information and getting an exam from a Doctor is vital in maintaining your health, wellness and your ability to live and work. No one can remember all the details but everyone can pre-plan a few important steps.

Dr. Weimer is available to answer your questions by phone at 209-549-9987

or email at drweimerdc@yahoo.com

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The above information in not intended to provide medical or legal advice. The

above case includes principles that apply to dog attacks, falls

and other kinds of accidents.