Yellow Dot Program Can Save Car Accident Victims’ Lives

The first hour following a car accident can be critical to saving a car wreck victim's life. A new program is aimed at helping first responders identify critical information about the victim that could save their life. The Yellow Dot program providers first responders medical information about the crash victim. Participants in the program receive a yellow dot or decal that is placed in the rear window of their car that tells the first responders there is a yellow folder in the glove compartment with the victims critical information . This folder contains information such as the drivers name, identifying photo, emergency contact information, their doctor's name, any medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, recent surgeries, medications and allergies. These are all items that could be critical if the victim is unable to respond to medical personnel.