If you suffered an injury in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, the physiological and emotional effects you experience in the aftermath of the accident can be immense – and they can prevent you from seeking the medical attention you need. If this is the challenging situation you find yourself in, the most important step you can take – after addressing the matter of your health and well-being – is consulting with an experienced South Carolina car accident attorney.
The shock of being hit by a negligent motorist can leave you feeling confused, and your adrenaline is likely to spike. The Mayo Clinic reports that, when you face a perceived – or actual – threat, such as a car accident, it sets off a natural alarm system in your body that causes a surging hormonal reaction.
This adrenaline rush, coupled with the shock and confusion you experience after a car accident, can mask a considerable amount of pain and other symptoms, which can lead you to believe that you weren’t injured – when you may, in fact, have been. When you factor in that some very serious injuries are slow to become symptomatic, it leaves you that much more vulnerable.
Too many accident victims refuse medical care at the scene because they’re not in touch with the symptoms they’re experiencing and the pain they’re feeling. After a car accident, erring on the side of caution is always advised.
If you suffered an injury in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, such as excess speed, impairment, or distraction, there are certain steps you should take – even if you don’t think you were seriously injured – including:
The capable Columbia car accident attorneys at Sharpe & Leventis understand how challenging the aftermath of a car accident can be, and we’ll leave no stone unturned in our focused efforts to reach a settlement – or obtain a court award – that adequately covers your full range of physical, financial, and emotional losses. Learn more by contacting us online or calling (803) 830-6296 today.
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