How to cope with the aftermath of a car accident

I’ve only ever had a general anaesthetic in a hospital for a routine operation once. I remember two things about the experience. First, when the nurse put the needle in the back of my hand and told me I would start to feel sleepy now, and to count back from 100, I said I felt as wide awake as ever and that counting back from 100 would probably mean I’d hit zero, and that I was awfully sorry but they were going to need to ‘up’ my dose. At least, I think I got most of that out. The next thing I knew, I woke up, completely disorientated, as if no time had passed, in a different room, feeling like I was owed some answers. Slowly, the memories of what I was doing there fell into place, but, wow, what a scary few bewildering moments. 

You never plan to wake up in hospital following the trauma of a car accident that wasn’t your fault, but it can happen every time you set out in your car. That’s why we’re going to cover what you should do in the aftermath of a car accident. 

Speak to a lawyer

One of the reasons that people perhaps fear speaking to a lawyer is that they feel the lawyer will ask inappropriate and probing questions in a sort of court-room showdown stressful way. This is not the case. A law firm is there to tell you if they think you have a case, and, if they do think you have a case, they will offer to take on the case. Where a lawyer does not believe you have a case, the call will end amicably. Remember, your initial consultation is usually free, meaning you have nothing to lose in finding out whether you can claim. And it’s not just compensation you should be thinking about…

Rehabilitation costs 

The costs of being injured will soon begin to mount - if you are not able to work due to your injury, and if you require rehabilitation, costs can spiral. Speaking to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible can mean that you are able to access funds towards your lost-earnings and rehabilitation before your case is complete. This can reduce the stress and mental fatigue associated with the worries of providing for your family following a personal injury.