Severe Auto and Truck Accidents Should Not Be Ignored

Written by Adam Peck Category: Injury Law January 16th, 2013 3 min read

Auto and severe Truck accident injuries shouldn’t be ignored for a number of reasons. First and foremost, to maximize the chances of complete healing of your injury, you need to tend to it right away. Don’t wait. . Your body enters a critical window of time after any injury. The more that you do during this time period to support the healing process, the better off you’re going to be. Not attending to your injuries increases the likelihood that you could suffer chronic pain in the future, and you don’t want that.

Many auto and truck accident victims are rightfully thankful to be able to walk away from their accident. We thank our lucky stars, etc. Relieved that we are still alive, that we don’t have any fractures or cuts, that we are able to walk, we assume that we’ve survived the accident and are going to be fine. Fortunately, in most cases this is true.

Many car and truck crash victims develop acute symptoms afterward. Acute refers to severe pain and swelling. Naturally this varies depending on the accident. But it is surprising how low end collisions with little or no damage to the car can (and do) cause injuries. Truck related injuries are always more serious and life threatening. The most common complaints after a car and severe truck collision accident are:

* Neck pain
* Neck stiffness
* Headache in the back of the head
* Back pain
* Numbness or tingling in the arms, hands

It is important to document any possible injury as soon as possible after an auto accident. This is true for legal reasons in addition to the fact that you want to heal your injury as quickly as possible. If you wait a week, two weeks or a month it looks like it’s no big deal. And this is not the message that you want to send to your insurance company. It is in your best interest to have any injury documented as quickly as possible. Having said that, if you’ve waited a week, two weeks, a month or several months, and are still suffering from complaints related to your accident, still see a doctor to have them evaluated. Going late is better than never.
—–
EXTENDED BODY:
If you’ve had a car or truck accident and need a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles and / or Southern California, don’t hesitate to give the Peck Law Group a call toll free at 866.999.9085 We offer a free consultation to help you decide if you need to take legal action. Our attorneys are highly experienced in the courtroom and in getting excellent results for our seriously injured clients. Let us help you get the compensation you need and deserve.

Share it

Questions? Check with Peck Today

Blog Lead Form

Elder Abuse and Neglect in Assisted Living Facilities

Elopement in Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Abuse

Settlement Reached in Assisted Living Facility Death

Assisted Living Abuse and Neglect Attorneys

Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.