Go to a doctor!

Posted by jmr on Jan 14, 2019 in Uncategorized | 0 comments Experienced Lawyer After a car accident, many people will call a lawyer when it’s too late.  They will get rear-ended by another driver or hit by a drunk driver, exchange contact information with the other driver, say all the wrong things to the insurance company, forget to go to a doctor, and then call a law firm.  At that point, it may be too late for even the most experienced attorneys and lawyers to save your claim. Why is that?!? What should you do after a car accident? First, if you are not in any danger or risk of endangering others, take pictures of the other car.  Every day, our law firm gets calls from innocent drivers who are hit by a negligent driver and then that other driver drives off.  In a perfect world, we would all have dashboard cameras or there would be cameras at every mile along the highway, but of course this is not the case. Second, no matter the level or severity of the car accident, call the authorities.  It is imperative that you call the police. In order to establish that an accident or crash has occurred, there has to be documentation from the police.  It doesn’t matter if it is a local police officer or the Iowa State Patrol—get it documented that another person hit you and that that person was negligent. Third, follow the recommendations of law enforcement and emergency personnel.  If they recommend you get examined—get examined. If they recommend you should go to the emergency room—go to the emergency room.  Your health is the most important part of any claim. But, what if emergency personnel don’t tell you to go to the emergency room?  Then what? As soon as you physically are able, get yourself to an urgent care facility.  Why? Right after an accident, your adrenaline is pumping and oftentimes, you don’t feel any pain.  It’s at that time, when you’re most vulnerable to making an injury worse, that you should go to an urgent care facility.  This is especially true if you feel like you have a headache. Also, if you have a child in the car, although they may seem resilient, children do break bones and get concussions.  Make sure if you are in a car with a young person, a child, or even an elderly person, that you take them to urgent care as soon...
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Auto accident injury and chiropractic care

Posted by jmr on Jan 11, 2019 in Uncategorized | 0 comments  Experienced Lawyer Were you injured as a result of a car accident? Was it the other driver’s fault? There are numerous accidents on the road every day. Of those accidents, many are left with one or more person who is hurt. While the major injuries are obvious, there are other more common injuries that do not present immediately. Regardless of your injury, a chiropractor may be able to diagnose and document your injuries for your injury claim. In addition, a comprehensive chiropractic plan may be able to help you heal faster and the cost could be recovered through compensatory damages. The following information highlights what to do immediately following the accident and looks at the benefits of chiropractic care as a treatment for your injuries. Four things to do at the scene of the accident Call the police immediately The police will likely ask if you need an ambulance. You should accept if you are seriously injured or are feeling dizzy or disoriented. Take photos and get the names and numbers of any witnesses. This will be helpful later on should you need an attorney to seek damages. Obtain a copy of the police report and contact your insurance company. Contact a personal injury attorney. Car accident injury and chiropractic care: One of the most common injuries with delayed symptoms is whiplash. Whiplash is caused by a sudden jarring of the head and neck, such as an unexpected impact on a moving vehicle. The victim may not feel any immediate symptoms especially right after the accident. Adrenaline can mask any physical discomfort. However, the symptoms may start to creep with minor aches and pains and headaches. In the event that whiplash is not treated right away, the symptoms will likely worsen and the recovery time will be much longer. Disc issues are also common after a sudden impact. In those cases, the individual may feel pain that comes and goes or a constant discomfort. If not treated right away, the pain is likely to increase and could lead to surgery. Dislocations may occur during a car accident. In that case it is advised that you go to the emergency room immediately and then consult with a chiropractor to facilitate healing in the soft tissues around the joint that was affected. Musculoskeletal alignment issues with the soft tissues and vertebrae are very often the result after any type of physical...
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