What To Do, When Auto Accident Injuries Don’t Show Up Right Away?

1. What To Do, When Auto Accident Injuries Don’t Show Up Right Away?

2. Sometimes after a car accident, it may take a while before you experience pain and discomfort. In some cases, it may take weeks or even months before a person develops a condition. In order to prevent this from happening and to protect yourself from any possible injuries or conditions following an accident, you should take the right steps right away. These steps include: • Calling the police • Going to the hospital for medical assistance • Reporting your injuries to your insurance company Here is what you should do if your car accident injuries do not show up right away.

3. Visit a Medical Professional If you see a doctor right away after an accident, the chances are that you will prevent any injuries from evolving and any conditions from further developing. However, sometimes even the doctors could make mistakes, or fail to recognize a potentially dangerous injury. When that happens, it is important to remain calm and to act quick. Call your doctor if you are experiencing any discomfort or pain after a certain time has passed following an auto accident.

4. Visit a Medical Professional • Clouded thinking • Lack of focus • Dizziness • Nausea • Sleeping more than usual • Difficulty remembering information These symptoms usually include: • Lack of energy • Blurry vision • Headaches • Sleep disorder • Eating disorder • Feeling tired constantly Usually, these symptoms show that you are developing a potentially life-threatening condition. It is essential to spot them ahead of time and to act immediately, or you could risk developing a life-changing condition or putting your life in danger.

5. Delay Your Settlement (If Possible) The worst thing that you can do after an accident is to settle right away. You will most likely get contacted by the other party’s insurance company, offering you a “fair settlement”. If you accept it, you will lose the right to obtain any further compensation. Note that the “initial deal” is simply not good enough. It may cover some of your injuries, but definitely not all of them.

6. The Statute of Limitations After an accident, you have up to two years to file a claim. That should be enough time for you to discover your injuries and file a claim. Keep in mind that in most cases, you have two years from the moment you have discovered your injuries to file a claim. Most injuries that do not show immediately involve: • Traumatic brain injury • Concussions • Whiplash • Organ failure

7. Hire Attorney However, just to be sure, you should contact highly experienced and knowledgeable car accident attorneys in Fontana at The Hayes Law Firm, APC and schedule a free initial consultation and learn more about the statute of limitations in your state. They will gladly help you deal with your case and help you recover and secure the highest possible settlement in a timely manner.

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