If you’ve ever been in a car accident, perhaps you know how traumatic it can be in the days and weeks that follow. But if you haven’t, perhaps you have a friend who has experienced it. If you know someone who has been in an accident, it’s imperative to offer support, comfort and friendship. Here are a few ways you can do that.
1. Check up on them
A simple phone call or text message asking the person how they’re doing, feeling, or if they need some company could mean the world to someone who just had an accident. They may feel shut in, afraid or lonely, and if so, it’s important to offer your support in any way that you can.
2. Look out for warning signs
Sometimes car accidents can push people into bouts of depression, especially if the accident caused serious injuries or fatalities. If you know someone who is living the aftermath of a car accident, keep an eye out for a significant change in behaviour, attitudes or words. Keep a list of helplines on hand and speak with their family members about your concerns if you need to.
3. Pay them a visit
If you know someone who has not returned to work as a result of a car accident, pay them a visit. Sometimes the shock of an accident makes it hard to readjust to life, especially with such a drastic change in schedule. Visiting friends and family after an accident helps them to feel some sense of normalcy in the midst of what can be very chaotic.
