Throughout the United States, motor vehicle crashes are one of the main causes of fatalities and severe injuries with over 30,000 deaths a year and over two million injuries.
Many of the deaths occur as those involved do not receive immediate medical attention or first aid, so if you come across an accident where someone is injured, if you know what to do you could save a life.
First you should check yourself to make sure you have not been injured as you need to be fit to help others. Check you can move your limbs and that you are not faint or dizzy which can indicate a head injury. Then check other people for injuries by slowly going over the whole body to check for bleeding. If several people have been injured begin with the one who is quietest as the chances are they are the most seriously injured.
Talk to the injured person and ask their name to check for head injuries and then look for signs that the person is breathing and has a pulse. If so, there is no need for CPR.
If you or someone you love has been have been seriously injured in an accident, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. Our Salisbury accident attorneys are here to help. Please call the McIntosh Law Firm at (855) 960-5515 today or contact us online now to schedule your free consultation.
