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You were just in an auto accident. You are in pain. You are mad. You are frustrated. You are beginning to walk through a maze that is set in unfamiliar territory. You are being made to feel as if you did something wrong even though you are the victim. You will have a lot of questions as to what to do and to what you are entitled. You will have police officers asking you questions about the accident. You tell what happened only to have to tell the emergency workers the same story over again. It is a nightmare. During all of the excitement you may not even know that you have been injured. This is not the time to buck up and just work through the pain. Tell the police as well as the other emergency workers exactly how you feel no matter how slight it seems. If there is a chance you were injured, it is very important that you immediately go to the emergency room or see your doctor. The other issues will still be there after you go to the hospital or the doctor. You may feel that checking with a doctor or nurse friend will be sufficient but it is best to be checked out by a doctor if there is a chance you were injured. Doctor's records are extremely valuable to your accident case. Another reason to seek immediate help is you may not know how badly you are hurt or you may have hidden injuries. There have been many instances when injuries seem minor but turn out to be more serious. The insurance company will argue that a delay in seeking treatment or not seeking medical attention means that you were not really hurt. Take this argument away from them by seeking immediate medical attention if you are feeling pain or have obvious injuries.
You may or may not need a lawyer for your car accident case, but it is important to seek legal advice so you know what your rights are. Many attorneys offer free consultations, take advantage of these offers. Car accidents can cause injuries that insurance companies may regard as minor or irrelevant and may not want to pay for. You will need an experienced lawyer who will fight for your best interests. Don't sign any documents until you have consulted with a lawyer. You could be signing away your legal rights to a fair and just settlement.
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