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5 Tips for Moving Forward After a Major Car Accident

5 Tips for Moving Forward After a Major Car AccidentPhoto by Clark Van Der Beken

Originally Posted On: 5 Tips for Moving Forward After a Major Car Accident | Wells and McElwee (wmpc-lawyers.com)

 

Your life might have been significantly impacted by your recent car accident, and you might be ready for things to go back to normal. Recovery from a major car accident can be difficult, but these steps can help you down the right path.

1. Hire an Attorney

If you don’t already have a trusted car accident attorney, now is the time to hire one. If you are stressed out about whether or not your medical bills will be paid or other matters related to your accident, then moving on might be difficult.

Hiring a car accident attorney can help you increase your chances of getting a settlement. Plus, you can avoid having to handle most of the paperwork, phone calls, and other matters related to your case by hiring an attorney. This lessens your workload and stress levels so you can focus on healing and recovering instead.

2. Seek Treatment for Pain

If you’re in pain, it can be hard to get your mind off of your accident. You also probably can’t go back to work or get back into your favorite activities until you get your pain under control. Seeking proper medical care is essential for recovery from your accident, and it might help your personal injury case, too.

Along with seeing a doctor as soon as possible after the accident, make sure that you follow his or her recommended treatment plan. Your doctor might suggest surgery, medication, or physical therapy to help you get some relief. Once you start feeling better, you may find that moving forward with your life is a whole lot easier.

3. Consider Therapy

Many people find that their mental health is impacted after a car accident. For example, you might suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Some people are embarrassed to ask for help in these situations, but working on your mental health is an important part of recovering from your car accident. Consider seeking therapy or participating in a support group for help.

4. Ease Yourself Back Into Driving

You might not be able to take much time off of driving. After all, you might have to drive to work, or you may need to drive so that you go grocery shopping or take care of other household responsibilities.

Don’t feel bad if it takes a little while to get used to driving again. In the beginning, stick to short trips on routes that you feel comfortable with. Soon, you may find that driving begins to feel comfortable for you again.

5. Become an Advocate

After everything that you have been through, you might worry about the safety of other drivers. After all, you probably don’t want anyone else to go through what you have been through. You can use your experience to advocate for change, though. This can be surprisingly rewarding, and it can save lives.

For example, if you were injured in a drunk driving accident, you may want to advocate for stricter DWI/DUI laws. If you were involved in a car accident because the other driver was texting and driving, then you may want to fight for new texting-related laws. You can get involved with an organization like The National Safety Council, or you can stick to advocacy on a more local level.

You can get involved in many different causes. You may find that keeping yourself busy with something so positive and rewarding can help you begin healing and recovering from your car accident, too.

Moving on with your life after a car accident is not easy. If you focus on the five steps above, though, you may find that healing and recovery will happen for you more quickly and easily than you thought. Contact us at Wells and McElwee, P.C., today for legal representation that you can count on during this difficult time.

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