Auto Accident Dos and Don'ts

Auto Accident Dos and Don'ts Do Check for any injuries 2,217,000 injuries caused by accidents in 2009 90.7% - 5.2% 4.1% vehicle occupants non-occupants motorcyclists Call 9-1-1 even for minor crashes 2009 accidents car 911 1 2 3 4 5 6 -0.6% 27.6% 71.8% fatal injury property damage only Collect evidence Talk to witnesses Take pictures Write down driver information Don't Admit fault or apologize Say nothing to other party before police arrive Take zero Wait 8 weeks after responsibility pain subsides to settle medical claims Skip a medical evaluation Even for seemingly minor or nonexistent injuries *1 injury type neck and back 1.99 million whiplash injuries per year 1-2 days typical symptom onset delay Drive a damaged vehicle Minor damage can majorly affect: Steering and braking Gas mileage Traffic tickets Reaction in case of • Windshield cracks • Lights and turn signals • Hood or trunk closure another accident 8mm offset in frame can affect vehicle response in an accident www.TheExpressCollsion.c EXPRESS |COLLISION Sources: www.intellichoice.tom/b-3-1353-1385/advice/used-cars/frame-damaged-cars.html www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2012/tables/12s1106.pdf www.accident-resource.com/medical/whiplash.asp Complete Collision & Mechanical Repair GREENWOOD - INDIANAPOLIS - PLAINFIELD - FISHERS - CARMEL www.cedarrivermedicalmassage.com/massage-bet- ter-health-help-tips/auto-injury-tips/What-to-do-and-not-do-after-an-Auto-Accident_ AF39.html Provided by 3 www.indianapoliscollisionrepair.com ll Hubler Auto Accident Dos and Don'ts Do Check for any injuries 2,217,000 injuries caused by accidents in 2009 90.7% - 5.2% 4.1% vehicle occupants non-occupants motorcyclists Call 9-1-1 even for minor crashes 2009 accidents car 911 1 2 3 4 5 6 -0.6% 27.6% 71.8% fatal injury property damage only Collect evidence Talk to witnesses Take pictures Write down driver information Don't Admit fault or apologize Say nothing to other party before police arrive Take zero Wait 8 weeks after responsibility pain subsides to settle medical claims Skip a medical evaluation Even for seemingly minor or nonexistent injuries *1 injury type neck and back 1.99 million whiplash injuries per year 1-2 days typical symptom onset delay Drive a damaged vehicle Minor damage can majorly affect: Steering and braking Gas mileage Traffic tickets Reaction in case of • Windshield cracks • Lights and turn signals • Hood or trunk closure another accident 8mm offset in frame can affect vehicle response in an accident www.TheExpressCollsion.c EXPRESS |COLLISION Sources: www.intellichoice.tom/b-3-1353-1385/advice/used-cars/frame-damaged-cars.html www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2012/tables/12s1106.pdf www.accident-resource.com/medical/whiplash.asp Complete Collision & Mechanical Repair GREENWOOD - INDIANAPOLIS - PLAINFIELD - FISHERS - CARMEL www.cedarrivermedicalmassage.com/massage-bet- ter-health-help-tips/auto-injury-tips/What-to-do-and-not-do-after-an-Auto-Accident_ AF39.html Provided by 3 www.indianapoliscollisionrepair.com ll Hubler