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The Importance of Medical Care After an Accident

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If you’ve been injured in a vehicle collision, slip and fall accident, or on-the-job disaster, seeking medical attention right away is critical.  Not only could it prevent further injury, but it will also create a paper trail of medical treatment, tests, and doctor’s notes that you may rely on in the future when filing a personal injury claim.

Sometimes after an accident, a person may think they feel fine, only to experience headaches, muscle spasms, nausea, weakness in limbs, or other complications days or weeks later.  During an accident, the body produces massive amounts of adrenaline and hormones called endorphins. These are the same hormones that produce the phenomenon called “runner’s high” that often masks pain. As a result of this, symptoms may not show up until a day or two later.

An excellent example of this is one of the most common types of auto-accident injuries: damage to soft tissue. This includes whiplash or injury to the neck and spine due to the trauma of the crash. As the endorphins wear off and the body comes back to its regular state, soreness often increases until it becomes debilitating. Another example is a concussion. In the chaos of a car accident, behavior is naturally somewhat erratic. A person has, after all, just been through what may have been a life-threatening ordeal, so acting a bit confused may be expected. With a concussion, however, the person may not realize they have been injured and may not notice the difference in behavior. At times it may even take someone else familiar with the person to notice the difference. A medical professional may be able to detect these sorts of injuries through examination and running appropriate medical tests.

Even if you don’t see bleeding or feel pain after an accident, you should still let medical personnel examine you and provide medical care at the scene, or you should visit your own doctor promptly to get checked out.

If your injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to financial compensation.  As skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer can assess the facts in your case, answer your questions, and explain your legal options.

Neale & Fhima has a 99% success rate in personal injury cases.  To speak to a skilled lawyer about your claim, give us a call at 888-407-2955.

Why Choose Neale & Fhima

We know there are a lot of car accident lawyers to choose from.  We’re confident that our legal team stands head and shoulders above the rest.  Attorney Aaron Fhima is among the best and the brightest.  Our outstanding client testimonials are evidence of our law firm’s skill in winning cases.  Here are a few reasons to choose Neale & Fhima:

  • We Know the Law. California law is intricate at best, and deeply confusing at worst.  We’ll help you avoid legal pitfalls, and guide you in building a strong legal case.
  • No Surprises. We tell you up front what you can expect from the legal process, what your case could be worth, and what the strengths and weaknesses of your claim might be.
  • Our Lawyers Win Cases. Neale & Fhima has a 99% success rate in personal injury claims.
  • Years of Experience. Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience representing clients throughout Southern California.
  • We Value Client Relationships. High-volume law offices tend to think of clients as nothing more than a number on a case file.  We’re different. We enjoy getting to know our clients and their families.

Car and Truck Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries and Often Happen Close to Home

It doesn’t matter how close you are to home, vehicle accidents happen. As a matter of fact, according to statistics, you are more likely to have an auto accident closer to home than farther away. Studies show that more than 50% of accidents happen within five miles of home, and almost 80% occur within 15 miles or less. According to multiple insurance companies, the most common accidents aren’t the ones that generally make the nightly news; instead, rear-end collisions, hitting a parked car, hydroplaning, animal collisions, and side-impact crashes happen more frequently than any other types of wreck. If you’ve been injured in a collision, having a skilled auto accident attorney in your corner can make all the difference. Neale & Fhima also successfully represents truck accident victims.

Why do vehicle accidents often happen close to home? One theory is that the closer to home, the more familiar the driver is with the road, and thus the more likely they are to relax and not pay full attention to their surroundings. When an accident does happen close to home, unless it is catastrophic with major damage and obvious injuries, it’s much easier to shake off any potential medical issues and simply go home and call the insurance company. This is a major mistakeNo matter how small the accident or how trivial an injury may seem, it is vital to seek medical attention immediately after an accident. 

Call Southern California Attorneys at Neale & Fhima Now.

At Neale & Fhima, our experienced personal injury attorneys have an impressive record of recovering more than $50 million in rightful compensation for accident victims throughout Southern California.  Our lawyers can guide you in seeking appropriate medical care and even provide names of medical specialists. Our team will help you gather medical records, test results, and other data, and we will use these to build a strong legal case on your behalf. A serious personal injury accident can leave you with piles of medical bills, lost wages, and significant pain and suffering.  Our legal team is compassionate, caring, informed and aggressive.  We will treat you and your family with respect, and we’ll keep you informed about the progress of your case. To find out more about the compensation you might be entitled to, call us for a free consultation at 888-407-2955.

Attorney Aaron Fhima

Aaron Fhima, California attorneyAaron Fhima is a trial attorney who has secured numerous settlements and verdicts against large corporations and some of the largest auto manufacturers in the world. Representing consumers and injury victims throughout the state of California, Aaron’s practice areas include personal injury, and lemon law litigation. Aaron has a long record of success taking on large defense firms; and he doesn’t hesitate to take cases to trial when necessary to enforce his clients’ rights. [ Attorney Bio ]

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