Four tips to follow in the event of an accident
Four tips to follow in the event of an accident

Video: Four tips to follow in the event of an accident

Video: Four tips to follow in the event of an accident
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With the arrival of summer, road traffic increases considerably and, unfortunately, along with this, accidents also increase. Although luckily we have had a trend for a few years in which the number of deaths by accident is gradually being reduced, there are still too many. As against this we cannot do more than what we already do, through awareness and actions that ask the authorities to improve the conservation of the roads that we pay with our taxes. We are going to give a quick look at four points to consider in the fateful event we run into an accident on the road. And that they have published in Ride Apart after asking the Orange County Fire Marshal in California.

Because let's remember that on the one hand we are obliged to help any injured person. And if this help is not provided, we can be denounced for failure to help (or something like that I think is the legal form). But if we arrive in the area and someone is already helping, it is best to clear the area so as not to disturb the least. In the event that we are the first, it is convenient to put these four points into practice. Although the order is not necessarily the only one to follow.

  1. Call 112 as quickly as possible. It is advisable to accurately report the road on which we are and the kilometer point. In case of having witnessed the accident, report in detail what happened. Although when the Civil Guard arrives you will surely have to repeat what you have witnessed.
  2. Never try to remove a helmet from an injured person. I would add that you don't try to remove his gloves or a jacket or boots, either. The injured person may have a fracture that would get worse if moved. This implies not moving the injured person either, because a bad movement can have very serious consequences. The best thing is usually to try to talk to them, so they can tell you if something hurts and try to reassure them until medical assistance arrives.
  3. Try to make the area as safe as possible. You wouldn't be the first to get hit while trying to help someone on the road. Therefore, if you can, mark the area with enough security space. If you do not have medical knowledge and the injured cannot be moved, do not try to move them under any circumstances. Accident vehicles should not be moved so as not to alter the scene, and if they have to move, it is best to take a photo with the mobile. It is also a good idea to take photos of the signage and possible brake or skid marks. If you just can't narrow down the area, don't hesitate to ask the other road users for help.
  4. Finally, and only if you have medical or first aid knowledge, you can try to assess and help the injured to move. If not, it is better that they do not move if they are not completely sure that they have nothing broken. If you have knowledge and a cardio-respiratory arrest occurs, your help can save that life. But keep in mind that it is one thing to know how to do a heart massage and another to have seen how it is done on TV.

Any help will always be welcome, but you must always keep in mind that if you do not know how to do something, it is better not to do anything that could make the situation worse. By calling the emergency number, helping to calm the injured and narrow the area, you have already done a lot. Now we can only hope that no one has to apply these tips.

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