Chances are that either you or someone you know has been in a terrible car accident before, and even if you haven’t experienced it first-hand, it may still be traumatizing just to hear the details. Car accidents are the worst; they happen in a fraction of a second and leave you feeling absolutely helpless. Their repercussions are usually very distressing and can affect you in ways that are more complicated than just the emotional trauma. Here are some ways to cope with an accident.