What NOT to do after a car accident

If you find yourself on this page, for one, I am sorry, and two, PLEASE take it seriously. Many times, our Orlando Toyota collision techs find that people underestimate the damage caused by a car accident. More importantly, you’ll find yourself underestimating your injuries because you don’t want that hospital bill. Here’s the full list of what NOT to do after a car accident.

What not to do after a car accident: the list

There are three main things you should NOT do after a car accident. Please be mindful that there’s definitely more to add on the list, BUT these are the three most important things. Make sure you update your insurance providers because if ANYTHING happens, you’ll be covered for when you get to Toyota of Orlando.

#1: Drive away…or even run away

DON’T: Drive away, for the love of God. The first point on the list of what NOT to do after a car accident is to drive away or run away. Even if it’s not your fault, you can be considered suspicious by law enforcement, and that’s not a good time. Doing this, whether it’s your fault or not, is only going to make things worse. Law enforcement will track you down, or someone’s dashcam will do so…and then you’ll end up on the news and get charged with a hit-and-run.

DO: Stay in the scene and talk to law enforcement, giving your personal statement on how the car accident happened from your point of view. 

#2: Delaying medical attention

DON’T: Delay medical attention. The second point on the list of what NOT to do after a car accident is delaying medical attention. Oftentimes, people get into car accidents and they say that “they feel fine”, but in reality, your adrenaline spikes so you don’t actually feel any pain until after everything is settled. But, once you tell the ambulance and law enforcement that you “feel fine,” all bets are off, and you are not going to be covered by insurance.

DO: Ask for an ambulance to do a wellness check, they know the pressure points to check post-car accident.

#3: Block incoming traffic

DON’T: Block traffic. The final pointer on the “what not to do after a car accident” list is to not block traffic. Unless it was a serious collision, where you are physically and functionally unable to move the car – then avoid blocking incoming traffic. This means you got into a severe accident, which our Orlando Toyota collision techs can help you out with. 

DO: Pull your Orlando Toyota to the side of the road or highway. 

DO: Be careful during your process of pulling over to the side; distracted drivers are everywhere, and one may be on their phone. It’s imperative that you become hyperaware during this process. 

Head to Toyota of Orlando for a new car

That’s all the pointers on what not to do after a car accident. So, if you’re in need of a new Toyota or need an Orlando Toyota collision technician, you can head over to Toyota of Orlando to talk to one of our sales specialists. We are open seven days a week until 10 pm at 3575 Vineland Road!