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First Steps to take after a Car Wreck

First Steps to take after a Car Wreck

by admin / Tuesday, 27 March 2018 / Published in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking Accidents

What steps should you take if you have been in a car wreck?

It is imperative to seek medical treatment as your first step as soon as you can after a collision. In the weeks that follow a car wreck, immediately contact your physician if you find yourself experiencing any of the following symptoms:

 

Steps to take after a traffic accident.
  • – Persistent headaches
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  • – Vision disturbances
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  • – Change in behavior
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  • – Depression
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  • – Inability to sleep
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  • – Sleeping too much
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  • – Changes in cognitive functions
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  • – Nausea
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  • – Loss of appetite

 

There may be additional diagnostic testing required to pin-point the injuries you sustained. Your physician will not only be able to ascribe a treatment strategy, but will also be able to tell you how much time it will take to make a full recovery and if going about your life as you normally do will exacerbate your health problems. Furthermore, a medical professional will also advise you of any additional symptoms for which you should be on the lookout. All of these factors will be highly considered if seeking damages for your injuries.

 

Under Kansas Law, you have two years after a collision to file your personal injury claim. So, there is certainly no need to rush through the process. However, after you seek medical treatment for your injuries, you should immediately contact an experienced attorney who has a respectable track record of handling car accident injury cases. Doing so will not only ensure that you are rightfully guided through the process, but it will also ensure that you receive a proper recovery of your damages.

 

A knowledgeable lawyer will be able to point you in the direction of specialists who will be able to determine the extent of your injuries, including the pain and suffering that you have endured, as well as how these injuries may affect you in the future. Moreover, once you retain the services of a legal professional, your injury attorney will handle the tasks of evidence collection and proper documentation, which will be needed to substantiate your claim.

 

Finally, follow the treatment plan prescribed to you diligently. This will not only help you to recover quickly, but will also make your case stronger if the physical effects of your injuries persist.

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