Delayed Pain: Why You Should Contact a Car Accident Lawyer Immediately
Being involved in a car accident can leave victims with extensive physical and emotional trauma. Whether you were involved in a rear-end collision or a T-bone accident, it is always important to immediately seek medical attention and contact a lawyer. Even though many car accident victims may not immediately experience symptoms as a result of a jump in adrenaline, that does not mean that you are not injured because oftentimes injuries take time to manifest. If your symptoms appear days or weeks after an accident, then you should immediately seek the guidance of a legal professional to determine your rightful compensation for your losses.
Our team of California personal injury attorneys at NK Law Group helps car accident victims receive the fair compensation they deserve. If you have been injured in a car accident, you deserve to be compensated for your losses, even if you did not immediately experience any pain from your injuries. Getting the immediate help of a car accident lawyer, even if you have delayed pain following a car accident, is crucial for your personal injury claim.
Never Ignore Symptoms of an Injury Following a Car Accident
Following a car accident, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by the chaos of what has just occurred. While there will likely be law enforcement or emergency medical services on site after the accident to check on you and any others involved for serious injuries, you should still keep an eye on any symptoms that may arise in the coming days despite being medically cleared. Some common injuries that you may experience days after an accident include:
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Back pain
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Headaches or migraines
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, or any new pain in the days or weeks following a car crash, do not ignore them and call a lawyer immediately. Not only could these symptoms indicate a more serious injury that you will need medical attention for, but you will also need to speak with your lawyer about the correct way to present these claims for compensation because the insurance companies will say they are unrelated to the accident.
Can Delayed Pain Affect Your California Car Accident Claim?
You should always report your car accident to your insurance company as soon as possible. However, you may run into an issue if you suffer from delayed pain and discover additional injuries caused by the accident after you begin the claims process.
When you report your injuries after that initial all-clear from a medical professional and later discover delayed pain, you may have a difficult time being awarded a fair settlement amount for the entirety of your losses. Your insurance adjusters will use any inconsistencies within your statement as justification to reduce or deny your claim. While achieving a fair settlement amount may be more challenging, it is not impossible. A trusted car accident lawyer will have the experience negotiating with the aggressive insurance companies to help you get the fair compensation you deserve.
Speak With a California Car Accident Lawyer Today
Suffering from delayed pain may make your personal injury claim more complex. However, with the help of a trusted lawyer, you can still collect the damages you are owed for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The trusted car accident attorneys at NK Law Group have been helping accident victims in California build strong personal injury claims for years. Our experienced legal team is passionate about providing clients with the personalized representation they deserve. To schedule a free consultation with one of our car accident lawyers, call (510) 519-9497 or fill out our contact form.
EXPERTLY REVIEWED BY
Naseer Khan, Esq.
December 4 2022
Top-rated personal injury attorney Naseer Khan, Esq. has over a decade of experience advocating for injury victims in California. As an award-winning attorney and a member of the American Association for Justice, Khan has a stellar track record of success and devotion to justice for his clients.