Do I need to see my doctor?
An automobile accident can be a frightening life experience. The shock and emotional trauma that comes with it might keep you from thinking straight. You might even wonder if you are injured.
Car accidents are serious shocks to your system. They can involve a great amount of force and impact to your body – and our bodies weren’t designed to be able to deal with that much force.
In the minutes or hours following an accident, serious, long-term injuries may not be evident to you. It is wise to be evaluated at the scene or in a nearby emergency room – followed by an exam by your primary care doctor.
Making an appointment with your doctor may seem like an unnecessary step. Maybe you’re feeling okay in the aftermath of the accident. However, if you’ve been in a serious accident that caused damage to your vehicle, chances are your body suffered some level of trauma as well.
In a slow speed collision where neither vehicle was damaged is generally nothing to worry about, but not always. It can turn serious if you hit your head on the door or any other part of the frame of the car. Better to be safe than sorry.
Never ignore dizziness or nausea after an accident. These could be signs of brain injury. Specific tests are needed to determine the cause of dizziness.
The body part most often injured in car accidents is the spinal column, neck or back. The most common neck and back injuries are whiplash, muscle and ligament strains and sprains, and disc injuries.
If you are involved in an automobile accident, it is wise to seek medical treatment immediately. First, to make sure you are okay and secondly because generally insurance companies assume that if you did not seek medical attention immediately, you weren’t hurt badly or at all.
Car accidents are something we don’t have control over. If you have been in a car accident, it’s vital that you get help from an experienced personal injury attorney.
At the personal injury law offices of Maggiano, DiGirolamo & LizzI, client satisfaction is our top priority. We completely understand the trauma and injuries a car accident can cause. The worst part about accidents is that because someone else was not following safety rules, you may have to pay the price. We will ensure you that your claim is processed quickly and you get the compensation you deserve.
Call us or send us a message by filing out our online contact form here. We are located in New Jersey and New York City for your convenience.
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