Two males, ages 21 and 17, thrown from vehicle and airlifted to hospital when their pickup truck is struck by semi-truck at U.S. 52 and State Route 14 in Anamoose, North Dakota

After an injury car accident, take these 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 their 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.