{"id":2346,"date":"2012-09-27T15:05:04","date_gmt":"2012-09-27T21:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bgs.com\/?p=2346"},"modified":"2012-09-27T15:05:04","modified_gmt":"2012-09-27T21:05:04","slug":"how-to-feel-in-control-after-an-auto-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/27\/how-to-feel-in-control-after-an-auto-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Feel in Control After an Auto Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"

You never really expect to get into an auto accident, even though in the back of your mind you know it\u2019s always a possibility. You can be the best driver in the world, follow all traffic rules and be visually attentive but still, one day \u2013 wham! You weren\u2019t prepared for this and feel like you have lost all control; now what?
\nTry Not to Panic<\/strong>
\nFirst, you should remain calm and try your best not to allow stress to take over. It is natural to be in shock at first until you are able to assess the situation. Once you get over your initial reaction, you will be in a better state to see if you have suffered any injuries and if the other driver and passengers have been injured.
\nEven if you were not badly injured, you should give your statement to the police officer reporting on the accident. You should never admit fault to the accident no matter what the circumstances. Simply tell the officer what happened and that\u2019s it. If the other car involved leaves before the police arrive, make sure you write down the make, model and license number of their car.
\nAfter you get home, be sure to contact your insurance company and give them an account of the accident. This is a good time to write down all the details of the accident while they are fresh in your memory; otherwise, it can be hard to recall this information down the road should you need to.
\nWe put together a simple auto accident form<\/a> that outlines all the information you should obtain and share with the other driver in case of a car accident. Download the form and print it out and then place it in your glove compartment so you have it handy.
\nPay Attention to Your Body<\/strong>
\nAfter this time, you are typically free to go. If you begin to experience any pain, you should have an ambulance bring you to the emergency room. Sometimes after an auto accident, your adrenaline is running so fast that you don\u2019t feel any pain from injuries inflicted. In fact, it could take days or even weeks for some injuries to present themselves.
\nIt is important to visit a doctor as soon as you experience any symptoms that could have come from the car accident. The most common symptoms are:<\/p>\n