12 Insurance Surprises To Look Out For After a Car Wreck
Posted in: Car Accidents
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You might find yourself sleeping a lot after a car accident in Ohio. Fatigue can be a normal response to the stress and exhaustion of a crash. However, hypersomnia, or excessive sleeping, could indicate a serious or life-threatening condition.
Learn the common reasons you might feel tired after a car accident, what to do if you’re sleeping excessively, and how to recover compensation for fatigue-related injuries and other damages in Ohio.
You might sleep more than usual after a car crash for many reasons. At its most innocuous, fatigue is caused by mild stress and will improve quickly as you recover. In other cases, sleeping after a car accident has a far more sinister cause—including life-threatening injuries.
Some fatigue-related injuries and illnesses after a car crash:
Excessive sleeping is a sign that should always be taken seriously. Even if your injury seems minor, ignoring it could have significant consequences.
One of the most common causes of hypersomnia after a car accident is traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs can have a range of symptoms depending on the injury’s severity, including:
If you experience one or more symptoms of a TBI, it is imperative that you seek immediate care. Waiting for or forgoing treatment could worsen your condition and possibly cause death or permanent disability.
Here are some actions you can take if you’re sleeping more than usual after a car accident:
After any car wreck in Ohio, regardless of how you feel, you should seek urgent medical attention. A healthcare professional can evaluate your condition, diagnose your injuries, and provide essential treatment. Make sure to mention your fatigue, its severity, and any other symptoms.
If your sleep issues appear days or weeks later, make sure to contact a healthcare professional as soon as possible.
Keep a record of your symptoms in as much detail as possible. Describe whether your fatigue is consistent or comes and goes, any factors that seem to worsen or improve it, duration, severity, the date and time of your entries, and any other relevant information. The more details you provide, the easier it will be to talk to your doctor and file a claim for damages.
Keeping track of your symptoms may be challenging or draining with some injuries. Do not hesitate to seek emergency care if you find your fatigue unmanageable.
Hold onto copies of all medical and financial documentation you have related to the crash. Examples of important documents include CT scan results, hospital bills, prescription receipts, and more. This information can help prove the extent of your damages when it’s time to file a personal injury claim.
After you are involved in a car crash in Ohio, contact an attorney as soon as possible. They can immediately begin your accident claim, collecting evidence on your crash and related damages. Their experience and your evidence can help prove fault, establish negligence, and calculate the value of your claim.
Once you hire a legal professional to be on your side, they will contact the at-fault party’s insurance to negotiate your settlement and pursue worthy compensation.
If someone else caused your Ohio car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other damages you sustained.
Damages can be economic, meaning they correspond to an exact dollar amount, or they can be non-economic, which means they’re an intangible loss. Non-economic damages are harder to calculate and often involve an attorney’s and expert witnesses’ precise input.
Economic damages after a car accident can include:
Non-economic damages in your car accident case might be:
If your hypersomnia interferes with your ability to work or perform daily tasks, you can recover losses to improve your well-being and afford recovery.
If you’ve been injured in a car crash and suffered a TBI or experience hypersomnia, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Ohio car accident attorneys at Kisling, Nestico, & Redick, LLC. Our experienced and dedicated legal team can evaluate your case and help you determine the next steps. When pursuing worthy compensation for your damages, trust KNR to fight on your behalf and help you recover.
Call KNR today at 1-800-HURT-NOW or use our online contact form to schedule a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.