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Immediately following an automobile accident, you may not realize you have been injured. If you have a neck, back or closed head injury, you may not feel any pain until hours, days or even weeks later. If you do notice pains in your back, neck or head (or other signs of a closed head injury like sudden fatigue or personality changes), you should seek medical attention as soon as possible, inform your insurance company, and contact San Diego Accident Attorneys at the law offices of Samuel Spital and Associates who specialize in negotiation, settlement, mediation and litigation involving automobile accidents.
What Steps Should I Take Next?
Obviously, the most important step to take if you feel pain after an automobile accident is to seek medical attention as soon as possible. It is important not only to begin the healing process, but also to document your injuries. Your injuries may be more severe than you originally thought and may involve significant internal damage even with no outward signs. Neck, back and closed head injuries (like concussions) may not fully manifest themselves until hours, days or even weeks after an accident, so it is important to seek medical treatment as soon as you feel pain.
As soon as possible after you seek medical attention it is crucial that you report any suspected injuries to your insurance company and the insurance company of the other driver. Most insurance policies require the insured to give notice of any injuries within a certain period of time after an accident. This is to enable the insurance company to gather information while the accident scene, injuries and memories are still fresh. Most insurers will, however, allow a reasonable time to report an injury that later manifested itself. To be on the safe side, though, report injuries as soon as possible after seeking treatment.
Let Us Focus on the Legal Matters - You Focus on Your Recovery
No one ever wants to consider the possibility of an automobile accident. If it does happen to you, however, you must take immediate steps to insure that you can recover compensation for your injuries. Waiting to take action could compromise the amount of damages you can receive or even prevent you from filing a claim altogether. As soon as you realize you may have been injured, seek the help of a physician, contact your insurance company and consider contacting the law office of Samuel Spital and Associates for a free initial consultation to discuss your situation.