Things Not To Do After An Auto Accident - Puyallup Accident Lawyer

Injuries to the neck, spine, or shoulders most commonly found in rear-end automobile collisions, caused by a sudden and violent movement of the neck, are often referred to as soft tissue injury. Whether from a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, or other accident, any soft tissue neck injury or back injury warrants a thorough medical evaluation. Too often people don't seek treatment for injury symptoms from an auto accident until more serious complications develop. Even after accident victims settle their insurance claims, many report they still suffer from neck and back injury symptoms years later. Some little-known delayed symptoms associated with whiplash may not even appear until a year after the injury. MedicineNet.com, "Whiplash May Produce Delayed Jaw Pain"

Top Ten Things Not to do After an Auto Accident

1. Do not count on the other guy’s insurance company to look out for your best interest.
2. Do not discuss details of your personal medical history with anyone from an insurance company.
3. Do not give a recorded statement to the other guy’s insurance company without having your lawyer present.
4. Do not sign anything that might take away your legal rights.
5. Do not delay getting medical attention following an accident. Get checked out right away if there is any sign of injury.
6. Do not rely on an insurance company property damage adjuster. Get your own estimates of the cost to repair your vehicle from a reputable body shop.
7. Do not fall for pressure to make a quick settlement and do not be discouraged by delay. These are simply tactics that some insurance companies use.
8. Do not accept an injury settlement until your injuries are completely healed and you have been released from care by your doctor.
9. Do not tell an insurance adjuster how much money you would accept in settlement, or how much money you want, until you have discussed it with a lawyer.
10. Do not delay getting legal advice.

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The signs and symptoms that indicate you may have suffered a neck injury after a motor vehicle accident are: Neck pain or stiffness, headaches, fatigue, shoulder pain, anxiety, mid or lower back pain, blurred vision, dizziness, limb pain, ringing in the ears, and irritability.