An injury from a car crash is valid even if a victim does not feel pain right away. If you got into a collision with another driver and did not notice an injury at the scene, you still may be able to claim compensation. A San Angelo, Texas auto accident lawyer can tell you more about your legal options and the potential value of your case.
Do Many Crash Victims Not Feel Pain Right Away?
It actually isn’t abnormal for someone to walk away from a car crash feeling fine, only to notice an issue later. So just because you did not feel pain right away, that doesn’t mean that you don’t have a valid personal injury case. If you are ready to sue for damages, we are ready to assist you.
What Should I Do After a Car Crash?
One thing that can help is treating the crash like it caused an injury, even if you feel fine in the immediate aftermath. You should start gathering evidence immediately and make sure that you didn’t miss anything important if you do decide to sue. Some of our suggestions include:
- Taking pictures of the damaged vehicles and crash scene
- Call the police so that they can make a report
- Talk to any witnesses and get their contact information
- Look around for any cameras that might have caught the crash
- Keep talking to a minimum and avoid saying anything that could incriminate you
When you do these things, you start building a personal injury case. If you find out you were injured later and just did not feel pain right away, you have evidence. If you’re fine, you can just move on with your life.
Should I Go to a Doctor Even If I Don’t Feel Pain Right Away?
We still recommend going to a doctor even if you don’t feel pain right away. A doctor might be able to notice something that you did not. You can get a proper diagnosis and instructions that can help you ensure that you do not make any injury worse.
Going to a doctor right away can also benefit you if you decide to sue for damages. Delaying a visit to the doctor can give the other driver’s car insurance company an opening to claim that you weren’t hurt in the crash, but some time afterward. Don’t give them that opening.
How Long Do I Have to Pursue Compensation?
Even if you don’t feel pain right away, you should still be able to sue for damages. Texas gives victims two years to take legal action. File a claim before that deadline expires and we’ll help you fight for the compensation that you deserve.
Meet With Our Attorneys
If you want to learn more about how our lawyers can help you claim fair compensation, contact the Mathis Law Firm. We can schedule a no-obligation consultation with our team.
