Joseph Lavoie, 35, killed, and one woman seriously injured in single-vehicle crash on Mass Pike in Blandford, Massachusetts

After an injury car accident, take thise steps to help the recovery process

When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have thier civil and legal rights protected.

After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.

Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.