Your Accident Can Be the Source of Strange Symptoms
Sometimes when a victim is injured in an accident, the injuries are readily apparent, the symptoms match the presenting injuries, the injuries are treated, the victim recovers, and life moves on. However, in many cases, the symptoms are delayed, and when they do appear, they do not seem to match any existing injuries. In those cases, it can be difficult for the victim to receive needed compensation because insurance companies will argue that the symptoms are not the result of the wreck. That is why injury victims should always contact an attorney to ensure that they get the benefits to which they are entitled. A accident attorney in Winston-Salem can help accident victims to get the medical care that they need while making sure that their rights are upheld.
Sometimes, victims develop symptoms days, weeks, or even months after the accident. Without the benefit of legal counsel from an experienced and knowledgeable attorney, it can be difficult for such victims to convince insurance companies that those symptoms are the direct result of the accident. For example, reflex sympathetic dystrophy or RSD is a condition in which a variety of symptoms develop following a triggering event such as a car accident. Symptoms of RSD can include burning pain, swelling, or swelling in arms or legs. These symptoms are often accompanied by sweating, flushing, and discoloration of the skin.
Some victims who develop RSD also experience FMS or fibromyalgia syndrome. Fibromyalgia is another condition whose cause is not clearly known. It does not cause damage to the body despite the presence of extreme and disabling pain for the victim. However, because each of these syndromes are not clearly understood, insurance companies and their legal experts can try to convince victims that neither RSD nor FMS could possibly be the result of the accident. Victims will want the benefit of having an attorney at their side to serve as an advocate so that they are not bullied or intimidated by those who do not have their best interests at heart.
Both RSD and FMS can cause excruciating and debilitating pain, so it is essential that victims get the care that they need as soon as possible following an accident. Having an attorney can help to ensure that you receive all of the appropriate tests and treatments that you need so that you have the best chances at recovery and remission as possible.
If you have suffered an injury in a car accident, contact an attorney in the Winston-Salem area today so that you can begin to build your case, get quality medical care, and be compensated for your injuries as soon as possible. Even if you initially claimed to be symptom-free and did not start having pain until after the accident, consult with an attorney so that you know your legal rights.
Nagle & Associates, P.A. – With seven offices across North Carolina, Carl Nagle is a former claims adjuster and insurance defense lawyer who has experience, focus, and demonstrated success in providing dedicated client service in accident litigation. Contact Carl Nagle, accident attorney in Winston-Salem, at Nagle & Associates by calling 336.723.4500 or toll free 800.411.1583 or visit www.naglefirm.com/Winston-Salem for a FREE initial consultation.
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