While no one ever wants to be in a car accident, what can make this already unfortunate situation so much worse is if you’re injured in that car accident. Even small car accidents can cause a lot of damage to your vehicle and to your body. So if you’re in a car accident and have sustained some kind of injury, there are a few things that you should be aware of as you go through this process of healing and recovery.
To help you anticipate a few things, here are three things to expect after being injured in a car accident.
Expect Delayed Pain And Injuries
While major car accidents will likely show you some immediate injuries, it’s very common for injuries to present themselves days or even weeks after you’ve been in a car accident.
Especially in the first few hours or days after the accident, your body might be going through shock that hides some of your injuries from you. So even if you think you got out of your car accident with just a few minor injuries, be prepared for those injuries to potentially flare in the following days and weeks or for new injuries to appear.
Expect To Retell What Happened A Lot
After a car accident, there will be a lot of people who want to and need to know about what happened.
Along with your friends and family members who want to hear that you’re okay and understand the details of what happened, you’ll also be in contact with the police, your car insurance carrier, medical providers, and potentially your health insurance carrier as well. All of these people will need to hear all about what happened in order to best serve you. So while you might not want to rehash your car accident story over and over, in the days and weeks after your accident, be ready to share these details with various people over and over again.
Expect Frequent Communication
In addition to having to explain to all kinds of people and organizations about what happened during your car accident and what type of injuries you’ve sustained, you should also be ready to keep yourself in communication with the people handling your cases for the foreseeable future.
In the event that there are charges brought against someone, the police and detectives will be calling you. You’ll also want to contact a lawyer. Additionally, you’ll need to keep your insurance providers in the loop about what’s happening so that you can get the benefits you need to work through this process. With all these people trying to contact you, you’ll need to do your best to be accessible and keep yourself organized.
If you’re in a car accident and you get injured, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you know what to expect following this incident.
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