Your steps to recovery after a car accident

Car accidents are traumatic experiences for everyone involved and they’re sadly all-too frequent. Data from the Department for Transport reveals there were 119,850 casualties of all severities on Great Britain’s roads for the year ending June 2021. That’s a rate of almost 330 per day.

With more than 39 million licensed vehicles in the country, collisions are always going to happen, but it’s up to all drivers to take the utmost care whenever they get into their vehicle.

If you suffer injuries in a crash, it can take a huge toll on your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. If the accident wasn’t your fault, it can be even harder to come to terms with the situation – although you could have grounds to seek compensation via a no win no fee claim.

First things first, though, you need to focus on your recovery. Here are a few steps that can help.

Listen to your doctor

Your doctor will help you put together a recovery plan, and it’s important you try and stick to it as much as possible. They’re the experts, so stay patient and place your trust in what they’re telling you. Have faith that they have your best interests at heart and focus on the path towards the end goal.

Eat healthily and stay hydrated

Your diet is a key factor in making a full recovery. You need to make sure you’re getting all the nutrients you need through a healthy balance of all the major food groups. Try and avoid foods that are heavy in saturated fats as these will make you feel lethargic and slow down your recovery. And it’s important to drink plenty of water too, as this lubricates the joints and helps to send oxygen around the body, among other things.

Manage your pain

If you’re in a lot of pain, don’t try and struggle through it. Speak to your doctor about what medication you can take to try and improve the situation. If you’re in huge discomfort, you’re less likely to want or be able to do all the other things that can aid your recovery.

Exercise when you can

The nature of your exercise will depend on the type and severity of your injury. Your doctor should be able to advise you on what you can and can’t do. In the early stages, you might find that simply walking up and down the stairs is enough to tire you out. But you’ll soon begin to regain your strength and you’ll be in a position to undertake more strenuous physical activity.