If you have ever been in a car accident, you know how traumatic it can be to your system. The rush of adrenaline can make it difficult to fully understand the extent of your injuries. It can also leave you thinking less than clearly. When you are experiencing shock, it can act as a mask to any injuries the victim may be experiencing. Not only can a victim of a car accident be in shock right away, but sometimes shock doesn’t manifest itself until later. This can leave you dealing with a whole list of problems down the road. Lastimado Texas is here to talk about delayed shock and what it means for your compensation.
What are the Symptoms of Delayed Shock
There are several symptoms that accompany someone that is in shock. If you are experiencing shock, you may have one or several of the following symptoms:
– Rapid breathing & pulse
– Pale, cold & clammy skin
– Enlarged pupils
– Increased fatigue & loss of energy
– Blue tint to your lips & fingernails
– Dizziness, feeling faint, nausea & vomiting
– Anxiousness
What are the Causes of a Delayed Shock Reaction?
When your body goes through something that is traumatic, that release of adrenaline is your body’s way of coping with the trauma. It can mask injuries and give your body the strength it needs to fight off what is happening or signal a flight response to help you get away from it. This can leave a victim of a car accident reliving the situation over and over again long after the accident happens. This delayed emotional response is known as delayed shock. It can leave victims unable to sleep or unable to easily get into a vehicle again.
Can You Get Compensation When You Initially Said You Had No Injuries?
It is completely possible to believe that you aren’t injured right after a car accident because of the shock your body is in. The key to getting compensated for a delayed shock reaction is to seek medical attention so that it can documented. With medical documentation of you’re the struggles you are having, you are much more likely to get compensated for them during the settlement. The other thing that can be incredibly helpful is hiring an experienced attorney to help you as well. They know the ins and outs of the process and can help you get the compensation that you certainly deserve. This can range from physical injuries as well as emotional trauma that has a large impact on your overall quality of life.
Personal Injury Attorneys in Dallas, San Antonio & Austin, TX (Just Minutes from Carrollton, Garland, Irving, Mesquite & Grand Prairie, Texas
If you have suffered a car accident, it is important that you have the representation that you need to get the compensation that you deserve. It can be a difficult thing to accomplish on your own when you try and handle the negotiations on your own. At Lastimado Texas, we can help you with the negotiation process as we help you get compensation for your accident. Call us today!
