Nobody expects to be in an accident. Emotions often run high at the scene of a truck accident, car crash or after a slip-and-fall accident. At the same time, our bodies are programmed to react to sudden events to protect us. The so-called fight-or-flight responses can mask some injuries. For instance, adrenaline released into the body, which can mask pain in the immediate aftermath of an accident.
In other situations, symptoms of serious injuries can be delayed for days or longer such as a damaged disc in the spine or a soft-tissue injury. Many accident victims are left with the false impression that they are okay for a period of time — until the other shoe drops as the pain begins to emerge. In more serious situations, injuries may be far too obvious.
What you do in the moments and days after an accident can be important in protecting your rights. For direct answers to your questions and strategic guidance, call us. At the Law Offices of Kurt M. Schultz, PLLC, in Plymouth, I understand how chaotic and confusing motor vehicle accident scenes can be. For that reason, I have compiled a short list of some important steps you can take after an accident:
If you or a loved one has suffered injury due to the negligence of another, you do not have to face the system alone. I offer free initial consultations, and clients pay no fees unless and until I obtain compensation on their behalf.
To arrange a no-pressure case evaluation, contact us or call us. The Law Offices of Kurt M. Schultz, PLLC, is based in Plymouth, and I have successfully represented clients throughout southeastern Michigan for more than 20 years.