You’re a college student and just got into an accident. What now?

Let’s keep it 100, most college students don’t have thousands of dollars laying around for medical bills, vehicle repairs, or anything related to what comes after a car accident.



That is where calling 1.800.BAD.PAIN comes in. We are a free auto accident help line and help thousands of people a year to get the compensation they deserve.

So, you get into a fender bender and what now? Lets go over the steps.

Step 1: Stay calm.

It is important to stay calm after a car accident. Gather your thoughts, take a breath, and try to calm down.

Step 2: Get to a safe place.

Once you have calmed down, make sure that you are in a safe area. If your accident occurred in the middle of a highway or busy road, make sure to not put yourself in anymore danger.

Step 3: Check for injuries.

After a car accident, it might be difficult to tell if you have been injured. Hormones are high and you might be in a fight or flight mode. It is important to calm down and check to see if you have pain. One of the most common injuries is whiplash, you can start at your neck and make your way to other areas.

Step 4: Call for help and wait for it to arrive.

Call 911! After making sure you are not severely injured and that you are safe, call 911. Ask for an ambulance if you do not feel good.

Step 5: Exchange information with the other driver.

After calling 911, talk to the other person in the accident. Don’t talk about fault, just exchange insurance, and contact information.

Step 6: Take pictures and write down details about the accident.

This step is crucial! Make sure you take lots of pictures of the scene, any damage to the vehicles, and also any visible injuries to yourself.

Step 7: Get checked out by a doctor as soon as possible after your accident, even if you feel fine.

 Even if you do not see an injury or feel injured, it is still recommended to go to the doctors. It will help your case if you start feeling pain better.

What is the take away?

It is important to follow these steps so that you will have the best possible chance of getting compensation in the future. Save the number! 1.800.BAD.PAIN!