Why "Fender-Bender" Injuries Should be Taken Seriously

 Posted on April 12, 2022 in Car Accidents

It is just straightforward common sense that a person is more fragile than a vehicle. While being inside a car certainly offers some protection, it is entirely possible for a car to be relatively unharmed while the people inside are hurt. People who have been injured in what appears at first glance to be a minor accident sometimes make the mistake of not taking their own injuries seriously. They may know that they feel pain somewhere, but they brush it off as probably nothing. This can be a mistake.

Underestimating your own injuries can lead to you losing out on the compensation you were entitled to. If you are in pain at all after a car accident, or even just feel that something is not right, it is a good idea to let a medical professional make that call. The next step is to call a car accident attorney for further help pursuing compensation. 

3 Reasons to Avoid Underestimating Your Injuries After a Fender-Bender

It may be tempting to simply exchange insurance information and then go about your day, ignoring what you might perceive as minor soreness or pain. Quite a few people look at the damage to their car to determine how serious the accident was when they should be looking at the damage to themselves. Reasons you should avoid this pitfall include: 

• Delayed injuries - Not all physical injuries are immediately apparent. After a crash, your adrenaline might spike. Adrenaline has a powerful pain-reducing effect that can make physical injuries difficult to notice. Other injuries, like whiplash, tend to worsen over the course of several days. 
• Preserving your claim - Waiting too long to seek medical care can make it difficult to prove that your injuries really were caused by the car accident. It is always a good idea to see a medical professional soon after the crash to at least have any potential injuries documented so that if they do worsen, there is a clear connection. The other driver’s insurance should pay for your medical care after a crash, so you probably do not need to worry about any bills. 
• Sustaining serious harm - Some injuries that can be sustained even in minor-appearing accidents are not obvious. Brain injuries in particular can be less than obvious immediately. Getting a medical evaluation sometimes reveals that your injuries are much more serious than you initially expected. 

You have very little or nothing to lose from getting a medical workup following a serious accident, but you could have quite a bit to gain. If you have to miss time at work to see a doctor or to rest and recover, your lost wages may be compensable as well. 

Call a Cook County Car Accident Lawyer

If you were hurt after an accident that seemed minor but was not, Barrington Injury Attorneys may be able to recover compensation on your behalf. Our skilled Barrington car accident attorneys can help you gather documentation that could help prove your case. Call 224-900-HURT for a free consultation. 

Source:

https://www.oneaccordpt.com/blog/when-you-should-consult-a-doctor-after-a-fender-bender