Texas Truck Wreck Attorney Blog

Many times after an 18 wheeler accident a person is so grateful to walk away seeming unscathed that they brush off offers of help from medical professionals on the scene and try to tuff it out afterward.

However, many times serious injuries do not show up immediately.

The symptoms arising from an injury sustained in a truck accident do not necessarily present themselves immediately following a wreck.

Medical research and clinical experience have accumulated enough information to demonstrate that the delay of an injury symptom is the norm.

Studies have established that the delay of a symptom does not eliminate the possibility of severe injury. It's been proven that individuals can continue to be symptomatic for many months after a motor vehicle accident. In addition, approximately 75% of accident victims can remain symptomatic for a minimum of 6 months after the accident.

If you delay getting treated it will hurt an injury case as the adjusters will always take the position that:

1. it was not a serious injury or you would not have waited to go to the doctor.
2. some thing other than the accident caused the injury. or
3. You really were not hurt at all.

If you have any doubts about the extent or nature of an injury go to the medical professional of your choosing and get checked out. Follow the professionals advise.

And understand that being released from the Emergency Room does NOT mean you are ok- the ER only deals with emergency situations not ongoing diagnosis and treatment for some spinal cord injuries, head injury or other serious conditions.

Also when involved in an truck accident - do not make outright declarations such as 'I'm alright' because it may put you in a position in which you cannot seek redress and compensation further down the road - if indeed you demonstrate signs of a delayed injury".

If you are in an accident it might be a good idea to undergo a complete physical examination and be mindful of ailments not manifested before the collision.