What If My Colorado Springs Accident Injuries Don’t Show Up Right Away?
Car accidents are very traumatic and your body automatically goes into shock after a collision. If you have recently experienced a car accident, you may be suffering from unknown injuries. Sometimes, certain injuries such as soft tissue damage or nerve damage will not appear right away. When your body is in a state of shock, it releases endorphins to your brain that temporarily block out pain. If you are filing a car accident claim, you will be expected to provide proof of your injuries.
Types Of Car Accident Injuries
Many different factors contribute to the severity of your car accident injuries. Your position in the car during the accident, the make and model of the vehicle, your seat belt or lack thereof, and many other circumstances will affect your injuries. For example, head-on collisions usually cause very severe upper body injuries.
When you’re involved in a car accident, you may suffer from an impact injury or a penetrating injury. Impact injuries are caused by direct contact between your body and the vehicle. Penetrating injuries are cuts, scrapes, etc. Another form of injury you might experience is a soft tissue injury. These injuries affect ligaments, tendons, and muscles. A soft tissue injury can result in whiplash, which is damage to the neck muscles.
Go To The Hospital
The best advice is simple: go to the hospital after a car accident. Be sure to inform the doctor of any aches and pains you experience. Let them know if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, etc. This may be a sign of a concussion. It is important for you to have all medical treatment documented by a professional. This will come in handy when you file a personal injury lawsuit.
Talk To An Attorney
Insurance adjusters are known to contact people immediately after a car accident. Their main goal is to get you to settle the claim without a lawyer. Initially, this may seem like a good idea, but you will regret it in the long run. Claims specialists are skilled at negotiating settlement terms that are very favorable to the insurance company. They will urge you to sign a release form that absolves the insurance company of any wrongdoing and will prevent you from suing them in the future.
You may miss out on thousands of dollars by signing a release form. You also may discover that your injuries are much more severe than you initially believed. If you sign the release forms early on, then you won’t be able to receive damages for subsequent medical bills and treatment.
The weeks following a car accident are crucial. You need a personal injury attorney that is skilled in negotiating with insurance companies. The right attorney will be able to guide you through the litigation process and keep you well-informed and prepared. Contact Heuser & Heuser LLP today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know What My Injury Case Is Worth in Colorado Springs?
There are a variety of things we look at when evaluating your case and determining its value.
We look at how the accident occurred: How did someone else’s carelessness lead to the accident? Did your actions also contribute to the crash?
We also look at what sort of injuries you sustained: Do you have a permanent injury that will last the rest of your life? Are you going to have future medical bills?
We look at lost wages: Did you lose your job? If you have permanent work restrictions due to the accident, you may not be able to find a job very easily in the future.
These are only some of the factors that we look at in evaluating a claim. You may have additional losses to account for in a claim, and sometimes additional evidence or expert witnesses will be needed to support an evaluation.
At Heuser & Heuser, LLP, we can identify those factors during a free case evaluation, during which you tell us your story so we can take the first step in building a legal strategy at no financial risk to you.
Every case is unique and different. That’s why our lawyers at Heuser & Heuser, LLP give each case personal attention during case reviews and evaluations for potential claims.
Do You Usually Win Good Settlements for Your Clients in Southern Colorado Personal Injury Claims?
At Heuser & Heuser, LLP, we have a strong track record of positive case resolutions for our clients. We have settled hundreds, if not thousands, of cases where we’ve had large settlements.
We’ve had substantial verdicts. We go to the mat for our clients if necessary. We’ll appeal cases.
Each case and client has different needs and options, and we’ll do whatever it takes to take care of our clients. We can identify the right path for your case during a free case evaluation.
Why is it Important to Hire a Lawyer for a Personal Injury Claim in Colorado Springs?
Insurance companies are in business for a reason: to make money.
Anytime the insurance company is paying money on a claim, it means less money to their bottom line. They have literally hundreds of adjusters and hundreds of lawyers who are on their side trying to figure out how to prevent money from leaving their checkbooks.
Quite frankly, you do need a lawyer to help you through this because your lawyer will stand up for your interests and seek proper compensation on your behalf.
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