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What do you do at an automobile accident?

I recently came upon a significant automobile accident on a rural but busy divided highway. Many pieces of the car were scattered on the road, and the car was totaled (front end collosion with embankment). Although it is unclear, the driver must have sustained some significant injury. The car was not on fire. My cell phone was out of range. Do you try to remove the body from the car?


    




jeggie
u dont touch the guy at all, well you try and not too because unless your a doctor, theyll sue you butt if u try ur best n fail.
best to find a house or flag someone else down with a mobile coverage to maybe get some help.

if hes bleeding, try to stop it sure - but anything that involves removing items from the car u should try to avoid.


Oklahoman
Try to get attention of any passing motorists. Do your best to stop any bleeding and comfort the victim. Do NOT attempt to move them! If they have neck injuries, you could make them worse by moving them!


northernbornsoutherner
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Don't move anyone unless there's a big possibility of fire. If they're conscious, try to keep them calm, they will be in shock. If you have a blanket or a jacket, cover them. Tell them help is on the way.
Do not move any parts off the road. If you have flares, put them around to guide traffic around the most dangerous sections like jagged metal.
If it's a well travelled road, a trucker can call for help. I'd wave a semi truck down.


scorpion
personally i wouldn't try to remove the victim but clear anything that is in the way of making the situation worse if possible, then check for breathing and follow through with cpr if possible in the meantime try to find a location where you can call for help but make sure the victim is stable first. But if you find that you may be able to remove the victim without further causing any more injuries do so gently.


cartmanct
No dont remove the body, because you can injure spinal cord or something. As long as the car is not on fire or anything, wait for paramedics.


Jomil
well, If u can u can do roaming (sometimes u get free roaming in ur cell plan without knowing) and if u cant then go see the injured, and ask him if he/she is alright, and if he has broken a bone then dont move the person and wha tu can do is, tell that person to wait while u drive up to the next gas station or somewhere ewhere u can borrow a phone and call the police


Febe
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You get the next car that comes along to call the police


ann_tracks
Most states require that you stop and offer assistance. For most of us, that would be going to find a phone and dial 911. You should not move a person unless they are in danger of fire. Even if they are conscious, you should suggest that they remain in their seat. You can try to flag down another vehicle, or find a phone.


ryan
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If the person is in no immediate harm, leave the body alone. You have a chance of injuring them more (back, neck). It is hard to say if you should do much if they are bleeding. You don't want to risk getting any blood related diseases. The best thing to do if your phone wasn't working would be try to flag down another motorist to see if they can call 911.


airjames023
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call the popo


jareihart
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FIRST...STOP THE BLEEDING!!!!


icyhott4urmind
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You run!!!!!!!!!!!!1


airbull0424
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Run around, kick the tires and say "I'll give you 20 bucks for it and not a penny more!"





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