A serious crash is stressful, and the most important thing you can do is try and remain calm. Read more about the steps to take after a car accident.
You should also be very careful about social media and online activity after an accident. While you may want to share updates with friends and loved ones about your condition, everything posted online could be used against you in a lawsuit. This even includes details shared by your friends and family about the case, and any other publicly available information about you — even if it is unrelated to the accident.
If you cannot remove yourself from social media entirely while your case is active, the best practice is to adjust your privacy settings on all social media profiles, monitor what other people are posting about you and never post about the details of your case or condition.
Should I pay my medical bills and repair my car following a collision?
When outstanding bills go unpaid it can result in late fees or payment denial as well as affect credit scores. To prevent these consequences and to get back to a normal routine after a collision, it is best for an injured party to have his or her own health insurance company pay for medical bills. Ideally, the negligent party’s insurance will pay for car repairs; however, if there is a dispute on liability, then each party should have their own auto insurance cover repair costs, as well as personally pay any deductibles. If the case settles or receives a judgment, the awarded funds will be distributed to reimburse for the victim’s expenses.