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Posted on 4/17/2012
Rollover Accident in Cedar Rapids Sends 3 to Hospital...
Posted on 1/24/2012
2 Children Suffer Head Injuries in Cedar Rapids Car Crash...
Posted on 1/23/2012
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Posted on 1/9/2012
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Posted on 12/26/2011
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Posted on 12/21/2011
Truck Driver Killed in a Fiery Iowa Truck Crash...
Posted on 12/4/2011
Cedar Rapids Motorcycle Crash Sends Rider to Hospital with Head Injuries...
Posted on 11/20/2011
Wrong-Way Crash in Cedar Rapids Flips Jeep on Its Roof...
Posted on 11/19/2011
Cedar Rapids Rollover Crash Sends 2 to the Hospital and 1 to Jail...
Posted on 11/8/2011
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Importance of Doctors and Personal Injury Lawyers Following Iowa Accidents
When an Eastern Iowa car accident occurs and you find yourself experiencing even the smallest amount of pain following the wreck, it is important to have a physical examination, because there are injuries that could have occurred that you may not be able to see. For instance, there have been victims of car crashes who have not been aware for some time that they have suffered internal injuries.Internal injuries can include damage to your lungs, pancreas, liver, spleen, kidney, bladder, or any other internal organ. When internal injuries occur after a wreck, internal bleeding sometimes can accompany these types of injuries.
Symptoms of Internal Injuries Following a Cedar Rapids Car Crash Could Include:
- Lightheadedness
- Vomiting
- Sensitivity to jiggling
- Chest and shoulder pain
- Deep stomach pain
- Pain starts spreading
- Fever
- Blood in urine
Victims of auto accidents will not experience every symptom mentioned above. However, if you suffer from one or more described symptom, you may have internal injuries and need a doctor to conduct an imaging test, X-ray, or other medical test that could verify what, if any, internal injuries you may have sustained in this Iowa crash.
When your body suffers a severe blow or forceful impact, the spleen can rupture, the liver can tear, lungs can collapse, tissues can be enflamed, and even the bladder and bowel can rupture, among other injuries.
Because you cannot see inside yourself, you may not know the seriousness of the injury. This is why it is critical to visit your doctor or emergency room as soon as possible, for the safety of your own health and for your potential case recovery.
Insurance companies will question the legitimacy of your personal injury claim if you wait to visit the doctor. Although there are ways to strengthen your claim, it is still beneficial for you to see a doctor immediately after a Cedar Rapids auto accident.
How an Eastern Iowa Car Accident Attorney Can Help
In the days after your car accident, you will start receiving phone calls from the insurance company. They are trained professionals who are looking to catch you saying something that could potentially hurt your claim. This is why an attorney is beneficial to your case. Your Cedar Rapids personal injury lawyer could talk with the insurance company on your behalf so they will never be able to use your own words against you.
Additionally, attorneys experienced in accident injuries know what information to present to insurance companies and know what your claim is worth, so you can trust that you are getting a fair settlement for your injuries. Call the Law Offices of Brady & O'Shea for a free legal consultation at (319) 866-9277. You will also receive a FREE copy of our book, Answers to Iowa Car Crash Victims' Top 10 Questions, upon request.
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