Andrews defends accident published on the Sydney Morning Herald earlier this year it brought to light an issue of emotion that is highly and intricately connected with motor vehicle accident response.
After Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews his wife were involved with a push bike collusion earlier this year, Andrews was publicly scrutinised for not having better contacted the young 15-year-old Ryan Meuleman. The teen suffered extensive internal injury and was flown to received medical assistance at Royal Children's Hospital. The story was raised by father of the injured child Peter Meuleman, who was outraged and made claims that Andrews had not contacted the family to check the condition of Ryan.
Andrews responded by stating that both he and his wife had contacted the family to the best extent that they could without jeopardising Victoria police investigation. Further he highlights that information was highly restricted in the earlier hours of the condition of young Ryan in spite of the Andrews families inquisition to health services and the police.
What this means for you guys:
If you are involved in a car accident that leaves another driver, push bike rider, motor bike rider, pedestrian and so on, in a serious state that requires immediate medial intervention you will be involved in a few ethical dilemma's.
After ensuring the injured party has received the medical attention they require and that you have exchanged the essential details of the accident to police authorities as well as all parties involved, you're duties at this point are legally fulfilled.
What the article above highlights is that you might want to stay around and check on the state of the injured individual(s). You must then be prepared to accept that the medical system and police services are not in a position to provide you with the state of the injured victim due to privacy issues. The best course of action then is too (where possible) establish contact with a close relative or friend of the victim in order to express your condolences for the situation and to show general consideration of the injured individual. This is a difficult period so it is best to contact your own friends and family to gain all the support you can after being involved in an accident such as this!
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