car accident injuries

What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents can be scary and disorienting. Unfortunately, making the wrong choices immediately after a car accident can prevent you from receiving fair compensation for your injuries. If you follow the steps in this guide you can ensure that you protect yourself and your right to recovery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZp4WV2fZ1k What do I do after a car accident? There are several steps you should take after any car accident: File a Police Report No matter how insignificant the accident might seem, you should always call the police to file an incident report. A police determination of fault is usually persuasive to insurance adjusters and having a police report on file can help avoid situations where the only evidence is your testimony. Under Texas Transportation Code § 550.026, you are legally required to immediately inform law enforcement if you are involved in a motor vehicle crash that results in any of the following: Injury to a personDeath of a personDamage to a vehicle to the extent that it cannot be normally and safely driven Photograph the Scene After contacting the police, you should take photos of the vehicles involved in the crash from every angle — as well as close-up and far away…

Is a Headache Normal After a Car Accident?

Suffering a headache after a car accident is normal. However, the fact that it is common does not mean there is no reason to be concerned. Headaches after a car accident can be a symptom of a much more serious underlying condition. If you start to experience headaches after being involved in a motor vehicle crash, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EF82H16eCo Is a headache normal after a car accident? Yes, headaches are frequently reported by car accident victims.  Even among those who are involved in relatively minor, low-impact accidents. Headaches can start immediately after the accident, or they can take several days to appear. Symptoms may include: A dull, achy head painA feeling of tightness or pressure across your forehead or the sides and back of your headScalp, neck, or shoulder tendernessLoss of appetite Neurologists typically refer to headaches caused by car accidents as “post-traumatic” headaches. Common types of post-traumatic headaches among car accident victims include: Post-concussive headachesMusculoskeletal headachesVascular headachesTension headachesCluster headachesMigrainesMuscle-contractions/spasmsChronic facial pain Nerve dysfunction Occipital neuralgia What if I have a constant headache after a car accident? It is also common for victims to suffer a constant headache after a car accident. These ongoing headaches…

How Much Can Someone Sue for a Car Accident?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, it can be challenging to get the compensation you deserve. In some situations, you may even need to file a lawsuit to be reimbursed for the financial and physical harm you have suffered from the accident. Can I sue someone for a car accident? Yes, you can sue someone for a car accident if you were injured by their negligence, which means they acted with complete disregard for how their actions will affect others. When it comes to driving, negligent activities can include speeding, failing to yield, swerving in traffic, and any other careless driving behaviors that cause an accident. To sue a driver for negligence, you or your lawyer must prove that the other driver’s conduct violated a legal duty to drive carefully, and their behavior caused injuries and/or damage to you or your property.  How much can someone sue for a car accident? When you sue someone for a car accident, the amount of money you recover is called “damages.” Examples of factors that can impact the amount of damages you can receive include: The severity and types of injuries sufferedAny permanent effects or disfigurement from the injuriesThe severity of…