A car crash can cause all sorts of injuries, but one thing to be wary of is an injury that worsens over time. This is why it’s so important to talk to a doctor and a San Angelo, Texas car accident lawyer after you get hurt. These professionals can help you more accurately estimate what kinds of medical treatments you’ll need and what kind of compensation you should receive.
What Should I Do After a Car Crash?
Even if you don’t feel hurt after a crash or you just have minor injuries, you need to start building your case immediately. After you get the involved vehicles moved to a safe location, you should:
- Take photos of the accident scene and any damage to the vehicles
- Exchange insurance information
- Call the police so that they can make a report
- Talk to any witnesses who saw the crash happen
Then you should make it a priority to see a doctor and talk to a lawyer.
Can I Sue For More Money If My Car Crash Injury Worsens?
You can, but the timing is important. If you rush into a settlement and take a check, it’s not gonna matter if your injury worsens. You took the money and you cannot open another claim or case against the party you settled with.
An exception might be a situation where there were multiple parties to blame for the crash and you haven’t settled up with all of them yet. Then you may be able to sue the remaining defendants for more.
If your case is still ongoing, your lawyer can push for more compensation that will help you treat your worsening injuries. They can help you calculate future medical costs and ask for a reasonable compensation offer.
What Evidence Can Help My Case If My Injury Worsens?
This is part of the reason why seeing a doctor right away is so important. If you can be evaluated right after an accident and then visit the doctor again later after your injury worsens, your medical records can be clear evidence that a more serious injury has developed. Testimony from a medical professional can also be helpful.
Do I Need a Lawyer?
We do recommend having a lawyer in a case like this. When an injury worsens, it can be hard to make the case that you need more money. It can also be hard to accurately gauge how much an injury will cost you in the future.
We have experience with this though. We can help you calculate fair compensation, and then we will do everything that we can to fight for it.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
So if you were hurt in any kind of vehicle crash, we want to help. Contact the Mathis Law Firm and ask to schedule a consultation with our team. We can tell you more about your legal options and what our lawyers can do to help you claim compensation.
