For that same reason it is important to preserve the possibility of filing a Car Injury Claim at a later date.
The mind seems to collect every aspect of what was happening just before and during impact and yet the how and why escapes us. There is a sense of calm and fear at the same time.
After the commotion of the vehicles sliding and impacting one another ends, an incredible silence engulfs the participants. The mind takes a moment to reset the evaluate what has happened. As soon as we figure out we are not horribly injured our next desire is to get out of the car.
After making sure no egregious harm has occurred and that one is able to function normally would logically attempt to assess the condition of our vehicle. Following all the confusion and noise and energy of the accident itself is time to comply with the regulatory guidance we have all learned about. It is important to share information about insurance, identity and address so that as the damage is assessed and resolved there is a fair and equitable solution. In almost every situation having a police report is required by insurance companies and should be attained.
After police arrive it is important to explain in as great detail as possible what one remembers immediately before and during the mishap. While it may be difficult this is a time to be completely objective because what you say at the same to a police officer may make a difference in your case. It is important not to say that you feel fine and there is no problem even if that is your assessment.
What we forget in the midst of the confusion of an accident is the incredible forces that our body has been subjected to in the impact. Our self protection system will prevent us from feeling any severe pain in the immediate aftermath. Hours or days later, however, the aches and pains will make clear why we need to file a Car Injury Claim .