What should you do if you are injured in a Mission Viejo car accident to ensure the best possible outcome? The first and most important thing is to see a doctor, visit the urgent care or your primary care physician within 24 to 48 hours of the accident. If you do not see a doctor after the accident you will not be able to recovery any amount from the responsible insurance company for your injuries. Most injury victims do not realize that it can take weeks and in some cases months for symptoms to present when you are injured in a Mission Viejo car accident. Many who feel ok after an accident suffer an onset of painful symptoms three or four weeks after the accident. This is why it is so important to see a doctor after an accident. The forces associated with a car crash are actually quite severe, and it can take a while for the human body to display all of the actual damage it sustained in the accident.
One example is the discs in your vertebrae. These discs are thin “pads” which protect the vertebrae and allow you to flex your back and neck without the bones rubbing together. Car accidents often result in small tears or “herniation” of these discs. The internal fluid in your discs may take a few weeks to leak out of these tears before painful symptoms begin to show. Ultimately the pain and immobilization can cause you to miss several weeks of work and require extensive medical treatment and physical therapy.
Another example is associated with the affects of hitting your head against the side support, steering column, dashboard, window or windshield. You may never lose consciousness or appear to have any symptoms in the immediate aftermath of the accident. Over the next several months your family and friends may start to notice subtle changes in your behavior or personality which are implications of a brain injury.
Finally, seek the advice of our experienced injury attorneys if you are injured in a Mission Viejo car accident. Rivers Morrell has more than 40 years of experience as a personal injury lawyer and provides an extensive and free consultation. Learn what to expect and how to handle the insurance adjusters and medical bills which are sure to follow.
If you or someone you love is injured in a Mission Viejo car accident we invite you to review the recommendations of our clients, peers and the legal industry and contact us or call (949)305-1400 for a free consultation.
