My Injuries Don’t Seem Serious – Should I Still Call a Lawyer?
Regardless of how “well” you may feel following an auto accident, be sure to accept medical treatment and contact an attorney. High stress situations such as vehicle collisions can trigger an inordinate amount of adrenaline to be released into the bloodstream and numb the body’s senses, which can, in effect, instill a collision survivor with a false sense of wellness. Do not take any chances when it comes to your health or your future. See a physician, and then contact an attorney.
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The effects of adrenaline intoxication can be highly beneficial to victims of serious injuries. Amputees and other severely injured survivors of catastrophic collisions have reported feeling absolutely no pain, in spite of the dire and excruciating injuries sustained during their accidents. It is a remarkable phenomenon and astounding characteristic of the human body. However, adrenaline intoxication can also mask the symptoms of unseen indications of injuries in victims who suffer from internal traumas as opposed to clearly visible wounds that one might associate with a disastrous auto crash.
Feeling fine and actually being fine are not the same. Sure, there may be no outward signs of injuries, but again, this may be due to the numbing affects of the adrenaline. This is why it is essential to consent to being “checked out” at the scene of an accident, and why a lawyer should be consulted before the concept of taking legal action is dismissed.
Because an auto accident can result in both physical and psychological injuries, it is always a good idea for surviving victims who feeling no pain to wait. It is in their best interest to take a few days to gauge their mental and emotional well-being, and, if need be, visit a mental health professional to evaluate their psychological recuperation after the accident. If an individual is having difficulty moving forward – or keeps reliving the auto accident in his or her mind – there may be post-traumatic stress symptoms at work – symptoms that were undetectable at the time of the collision.
Adrenaline intoxication can trigger a host of physical and psychological dysfunctions that include:
- Rapid heartbeat
- Palpitations of the heart
- Arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat
- Accumulation of fluid in the lungs
- Tremors and shaking
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Any number of physical and psychological symptoms
Many seemingly unscathed victims of vehicle collisions have refused medical treatment due to the false sense of wellness that adrenaline provides. However, this does not mean that they cannot pursue personal injury compensation if physical and psychological symptoms associated with the accident begin to manifest later. As always, though, there are statutes of limitations that must be considered and legal investigations that must be performed in order to present a claim for damages to the courts.
After any vehicular collision, contact an auto accident attorney, regardless of how you are feeling. Consultations are usually free and most personal injury lawyers do not collect fees unless you win your case. Remember, after an accident, what you don’t know can actually hurt you.
The Law Office of Terrence J. Salerno provides legal representation to accident victims in Omaha, Blair, Fremont and Bellevue, Nebraska; and also in Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley and Glenwood, Iowa.