No matter how small or big the accident is, we feel frightened and try to run away from the situation. Therefore one must understand that even if you have unfortunately met with a severe accident and whether or not the fault is yours, you can get a deserving compensation for all the loss you suffer. An Illinois Car Accident Lawyer can help you examine your case and fight for a proper settlement that you deserve.

However, there are a few do’s and don’ts that you must remember after the accident:

The do’s

• Try to move and check for injuries – Try to check for any injuries. Some injuries may not be visible externally, so try to move your hands and legs. This will help you understand if there is any muscle or joint pain. 
• Cover the wounds – If you see any bleeding, cuts, or scrapes, try to cover it one inch above the wound with a cloth. You can also try gently tapping on the injury so that it helps clear the blood.
• Make calls – As soon as you feel okay, try to make essential calls. It must include a call to the police to report the incident, a call for medical assistance, insurance company, and to your family.
• Collect evidence – If there is no need for any medical help, you can start clicking pictures and talking to the witnesses, if any, at the scene of the accident. This will surely help you get your claim or support your case.

The don’ts

• Do not run from the situation – No matter what the severity of the situation is, never flee from the situation. If you decide to escape or run, the chances are that you get charged with a hit or run case. The consequences of this can be intense.
• Do not move any injured person – If the accident is severe and you find a person unconscious, do not move them for a while. Especially if you see their neck in an unnatural position. This can be caused due to any neck or spinal injury.
• Do not panic – Stay as calm as possible and do not panic. It is only natural that you feel terrified looking at the state of the entire accident but try to think as straight as possible.
• Do not feed anything to the injured person – You cannot determine the level of injury at the very moment after the incident took place. So it is advised that you do not feed anything to any person that is injured. This can cause choking.

It would be best if you take appropriate immediate measures after the accident takes place so that your health and safety are taken care of as early as possible.