At the Scene
Focus first on immediate safety. Do not attempt movements that feel unsafe, and follow instructions from emergency responders.
After You Leave the Scene
Monitor how you feel. Neck pain, headaches, stiffness, back pain, dizziness, tingling, or other symptoms may become more noticeable after the initial stress of the event.
Contact your insurer promptly, follow its reporting instructions, and keep copies of claim details, healthcare records, receipts, and communications. Avoid guessing about a diagnosis; describe what you are experiencing accurately.
Arrange Appropriate Evaluation and Follow-Up
A healthcare evaluation can screen for urgent concerns, document symptoms and functional limitations, and determine whether conservative care, imaging, emergency evaluation, or specialist referral is appropriate.
If a plan is recommended, attend follow-up visits, report changes, and complete home instructions as directed. Ask questions if you do not understand the purpose of a treatment or exercise.