Need advice about my accident

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Just yesterday I got rear ended on a local highway
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I was hoping to get some advice on how to deal with it. Cops were called, a firetruck, ambulance, and 3 police cars came, insurance was exchanged, all that jazz, and I'm pretty sure I was not at fault because I didn't get a ticket, but my question was on personal injury. When I got out of the car I didn't feel sore or anything, just a little ticked that it happened with plenty of adrenaline to spare. But when I went to bed that night, my lower back began throbbing to the point it took me two and a half hours to fall asleep. So I guess my question is: should I try to get the insurance company to pay for an MRI or visit to the chiropractor?

Hopefully JohnT or someone with legal/insurance experience sees this post.

 

[Officer-Pie]

I would visit a chiropractor to make sure it is a recent injury.. Then if the chiropractor says "Its pretty serious, I can't handle it." Go to your insurance company for an MRI and a refund for the chiropractor.


BTW, the guy that hit you: Is hit car as in the hole as yours?

 

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I didn't get a good look. It happened around 6 PM so it was getting dark, and he came in fast enough that he went another 40-60 feet after hitting me.

 

[Jubei]

If you still feel bad, go to your primary doctor and let both insurance companies (yours and his) know right away.

Depending on what your doctor says, you may want to contact a lawyer. Some will do a free consult and then you can go from there.

Good luck and remember, if you don't have a spare vehicle, you may be able to make them pay for a rental.

I am not your lawyer and this does not constitute legal advise.

 

[Mustachio]

I am also not a lawyer or anything... but two things... if your back hurts, go see a doctor sooner rather than later. If you wait and it turns out it is related itll probably be your responsibility.

Second, and again, im not a lawyer or anything so i dont quite know... but im pretty sure that if you get rear ended the other driver is at fault and not you.

Talk to your insurance company, they will probably be able to give you the best advice.

 

[CharlieMac]

This is not legal advise it is just from past experience.

1. Go to your doctor and get a complete checkup and tell them about every thing that hurts or bothers you no matter how small.

2. Consult with a lawyer that specializes in accidents like this.

I can tell you from experience that the little soreness you feel now can compound over time if you don't get it checked and taken care of now.

The lawyer will be the only one that is actually looking out for you and most personal injury lawyers only get paid if you get paid so they try to get you everything that is due to you and sometimes a little more. I know that sounds bad but I was rear-ended in high school by a drunk driver and my mom made me listen to my Lawyer and now that I am really really really OLD and the back pains are creeping up on me I am glad I have that little nest egg to help with the DR. bills and stuff now.

** I will send you my bill for my expert first hand advise tomorrow.**

 

[Iceman {Ky}]

Ok, my dad is a lawyer, and I work at his office... So, when you get rearended it is automatically the guy who rear ended the other guys fault, but your insurance will cover your doctor bills, send them a copy of the doctor bill, Just contact your insurance and let them know, and then send them the bill. I hope I helped, Let me know if there is anything else.