Belgrade, Montana Personal Injury Blog

The first moments after a car accident can often seem like a blur of activity and fast decisions. From the moment of impact until the rush of adrenaline fades, things tend to happen very quickly. You may even have to make some major decisions in the immediate aftermath of a wreck. This is why it is important to know what to do and what mistakes to avoid after a motor vehicle collision.

While you might already be familiar with what to do after a wreck, such as calling the police and waiting for help, the mistakes you need to avoid are just as vital. Here are things you should not do after a car accident.

When police officers receive a call summoning them to a crime or crash scene, their adrenaline often kicks into overdrive. This is often why you see them speeding down the road with their blue lights flashing. Time is critical. Someone's life may be in danger if they don't make it their destination fast enough.

Adrenaline fuels them to engage in high-speed chases of suspected criminals too. Sadly, when two reckless motorists are driving down the road, it can have serious consequences for those around them. Unsuspecting motorists are often struck and injured or killed when police are making pursuit. If you've been hurt, then you may wonder who you can hold accountable for your medical costs and other expenses.

At a time when it seems like members of Congress can't reach across the aisle to accomplish just about anything, two U.S. senators, one a Republican and the other a Democrat, have introduced a bill they would increase the safety of large commercial trucks on our highways and interstates.

For a decade now, a rule that would require "speed limiters" has gone nowhere amid the bureaucracy of the federal government. The Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019 would require all new trucks weighing over 26,000 pounds to have these devices and to have them set at no more than 65 miles per hour at all times. Trucks already on the road that have the technology must use it. However, trucks that don't have the technology won't be required to have it installed.

A motor vehicle accident has the potential to cause a variety of injuries, with a concussion at the top of the list. If an object, such as the windshield, strikes your head with enough force, a concussion or more serious brain injury is possible.

If you suspect a concussion after a car accident, don't wait to receive a medical diagnosis. Neglecting to do so increases the risk of additional damage.