Solo Car Accident
Hello, I just have a few questions that I’m hoping could be answered.
About 2 days ago I got into a solo car accident. I was driving about 60-65 mph down a highway and passed out at the wheel and crashed into a guard rail.
Before anyone asks, the passing out was due to a combination of dehydration, hunger, and sleep deprivation. It was also during a heat wave and it was about 115° F, and the AC in my car was not doing anything. Since the accident I’ve eaten, slept, and drank plenty of fluids, and have not felt any sort of symptoms of passing out since.
My question: My back and my neck are on fire now, which I am assuming is a delayed response from the accident. My lower back is in significant pain and any time I turn my head to the left I get a searing pain that goes down my neck into my shoulder blade on the right side.
I have been reading online that if I do go, I need my auto insurance information. Is this true? I have not filed an accident report because I am trying to avoid going through insurance to repair my car (I do not want rates to go up). But, if the out of pocket repair is too much, I, unfortunately have no choice but to go through insurance. I am still on my father’s car insurance plan and he’s been very stressed about the insurance rate going up.
I have Fidelis Medicaid through NY State. Is there any way I am able to get checked out without needing anything car related?
Thanks.