Delayed injuries are more common than people realize. They occur when you do not seem to have any outward, substantial injury after a car accident or other accident. Yet, within a few days, the pain develops, and the complications become incredible. If you are suffering from delayed injuries, let our Anaheim personal injury lawyer at JSM Injury Firm APC guide you in recovering fair damages.
What Are Delayed Injuries?
Delayed accident injuries tend to develop within 24 hours up to a week after an accident occurs. These accidents may not cause immediate and clearly evident injuries immediately. For example, you may have hit your head and have a bruise, but you do not have an open wound. Many people do not realize they should still seek medical care. Within a few days, they are fighting a serious brain bleed and are facing health complications.
Symptoms of Delayed Injuries
The most common symptoms of delayed injuries often seem benign. This often contributes to recognizing that a true injury is present. Examples of delayed injury symptoms include:
Intense pain that comes on in the hours or days after an accident
Initially, you may feel no pain or discomfort due to adrenaline
If you notice you are feeling worse instead of better, that is an indication that now is the best time to seek medical care. Do not wait to get help.
How Complications to Your Claim Can Arise
It is important to know that delayed injuries can make your insurance claim after an accident more challenging. The insurance company may try to state that the losses are not related to the covered accident. They may indicate that you were okay just after the accident.
Insurance companies will do anything they can to limit what they pay you. In this case, they may want you to prove that the injury comes from the accident and not something you did afterward. This is one of the reasons why we encourage you to seek out care from an emergency room even if you feel okay. It becomes much less likely that a complication will exist.
You Can Seek Compensation for Your Losses
After a car accident, fall, or any other incident, reach out to our legal team. Let us determine if someone else is responsible for the losses you have. If they are, we will fight for you to receive full and fair compensation for your losses. You may be owed for:
Medical care you receive at the time of the accident
Follow-up and ongoing care you need
Emergency or specialist care if you have delayed injuries not caught initially
Lost time and wages
Pain and suffering
Emotional trauma
Property damage
In many cases of delayed injuries, the symptoms are complex and sometimes life-threatening. If someone else puts you in this situation, you deserve an advocate to fight for all of your losses.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Attorneys Now
Learn about your rights after a car accident. Turn to JSM Injury Firm APC now. We can provide you with a free consultation to discuss your rights, provide you with comprehensive legal support, and help you receive fair compensation for all delayed injuries. There is no risk in reaching out to us for more information.
