Reclaiming Your Life after a Devastating Accident

2 Ways To Jog Your Memory After Being Involved In An Auto Accident

by Stacy Dean

If you were recently involved in a major car accident, you may find that you are unable to remember exactly what happened. While this loss of memory is normal, both your and the other party's insurance company will want a detailed account. If you are having trouble remembering the events surrounding the auto accident, try one of the following tips that may help you jog your memory.

Read Over the Police Report

As soon as you can, request a copy of the police report, and read it several times. Besides having the official write-up about the events, this document may contain several clues that will help you remember the details of the accident. 

Along with the police officer's official report about the accident, it may also contain witness accounts, as well as a statement given by other people involved in the accident. While you read over the document, minor details that are reported may help you remember.

Along with helping you remember what happened, you may see something that makes you question whether or not it was reported correctly. An erroneous report may help you remember what actually did transpire during the accident.

Revisit the Scene of the Accident

Once you have read and studied the police report, revisit the scene of the accident as soon as you are physically and emotionally able. Take the police report with you so you can visualize what others have reported.

After you have arrived at the scene, take a moment to remember what you were doing right before the accident. Try to bring sensory details to the memory, such as the warmth of the sun through the glass or the fragrance of a freshly mown lawn near the road. When you make the memory as vivid as possible, it can help you recollect other events that followed.

Once you have brought to life the memory of what was going on before the accident, compare the details of the police report with the terrain before you. As you go through each detail, you may start remembering the details of the accident, ranging from the collision itself to people coming up to help afterward. Write down everything as it comes into your mind so that you can refer to your notes later.

As you regain your memory, you will start to have a coherent account of what happened to cause the accident. If you are still having problems remembering or need further guidance on how to handle the legalities, contact an auto accident attorney to set up a consultation to discuss how they may be able to help you.

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