What to do When You Get Hit By a Car?

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What to do When You Get Hit By a Car?

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Being struck by an automobile can lead to some of the most traumatic injuries any human being can experience. Our car accident lawyers of Rutter Mills lay down some important tips and advice for what to do when you get hit by a car.

But we humans do have one advantage over the machines: we can think. The way you use your brain in the moments following an auto collision can make all the difference to how your post-accident recuperation plays out.

With that in mind, here are 10 tips for what to do after getting hit by a car:

  1. Stay calm: This is the single most important rule to follow. Losing your head and letting your emotions take over will only increase your risk of suffering from long-term injuries. It may also come back to haunt you in other ways, since anger or fear can make people say or do things they shouldn’t.
  2.  Check your mental state:  Feeling confused or forgetting key things about yourself are common signs of a concussion or even traumatic brain injury. Medical personnel will need to know about these symptoms.
  3. Check your physical state: Is there any pain? Are you able to move about as normal? Are there any bruises, burns, cuts, or lacerations? Remember that adrenalin can temporarily mask signs of injury. So, pay close attention to how you feel in the minutes, hours, and days after the accident.
  4. Call emergency responders: The police should always be summoned to the site of an accident. Their testimony can prove crucial to how a lawsuit or insurance claim plays out. It’s a good idea to summon paramedics as well.
  5. Document the accident: Take pictures or make videos, if at all possible. This is one reason why carrying a smartphone or other mobile device makes so much sense. But even handwritten notes are better than nothing.
  6. Watch what you say: Phrases like “I’m fine” or “it was all my fault” are like ticking time bombs. They can blow up in your face, should you need the help of car accident lawyers later on.
  7. Avoid confrontation: It’s impossible to predict how the other party will react in an injury-causing situation. They may be apologetic and helpful or enraged and looking for a fight. Either way, you should stay cool and wait for law enforcement to arrive.
  8. Accept no money or other form of on-the-spot restitution: The person who caused your accident may try to push cash into your hands or make some other type of good-will gesture. Their motives may be admirable, but accepting their offer can close the door to compensation down the road.
  9. Have a doctor check you out: This is essential, no matter how you feel at the time of the accident. Serious injuries can take time to surface. Also, having a doctor confirm your injuries may prove decisive when dealing with insurance companies or other parties.
  10. Contact a car accident law firm: Choose a practice that has experience representing auto injury victims.

Remember Who the Insurance Companies Work for (hint: it’s not you)

Insurance can be a lifesaver when misfortune comes calling. But never forget that insurance companies are privately owned businesses that exist to make a profit. Intimidating accident victims or sweeping evidence under the rug is not unheard of.

That’s why you should never accept an insurer’s offer without talking to auto accident lawyers first. There’s where Rutter Mills comes into the picture. We’ve helped thousands of people just like you to get the compensation they deserve.

Find out for yourself what Rutter Mills can do by getting in touch with us today. It won’t cost you a dime to simply tell us your story. If we take your case, then we’ll work on contingency, so you’ll never have to worry about out-of-pocket costs.

Our car accident law firm representatives are available 24/7 for your convenience. Call, text, or email us today, then get ready for a better tomorrow.

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