How Soon After Your Motorcycle Accident Should You Contact a Brain Injury Lawyer?
Motorcycle accidents can happen in an instant. And when they do, they are often catastrophic. A motorcycle accident can result in a variety of severe injuries, including brain injuries, even if you are wearing a helmet. We have helped many bikers with claims after a crash.
Brain injuries can be subtle, and some can take a lot of time to resolve. Some can even cause permanent damage. Your friends or family may notice changes before you do.
You may wonder: when should I hire a lawyer? The short answer is as soon as possible. You may have years of functional loss, pain, wage loss and medical expenses. Without a lawyer, your offer from an insurance company will not take care of all your needs. That’s where a brain injury lawyer comes in. They can help preserve evidence, make sure you get fully evaluated and get the right medical care, and determine what parties or insurance coverage can be found to pay you for what you lost.
Don’t wait. There are statutes of limitations involved. In Kansas, under Kansas Statutes Section 60-513, you generally have just two years to bring about a personal injury claim. Exceptions exist.
Symptoms of a Brain Injury
While you want to act quickly in a Kansas personal injury case, since time is limited, you also do not want to settle your case too early. You want to make sure you are fully compensated for all your motorcycle accident injuries.
Head injury symptoms may not appear right away. They may be resolved in just a week or two. Some symptoms develop or a noticed much later. .
Signs of a brain injury include the following:
- Sleeping more or less than usual
- Headaches
- Memory problems
- Increased irritability
- Dizziness
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Nausea
- Headaches
- Lack of energy
It is always a good idea to see a doctor after a possible head injury. If you hit your head, or get severely shaken, you should seek prompt medical treatment. Your doctor can order scans and tests and assess any other symptoms you have to determine the extent of your brain injury. A good assessment in your medical records associated with your accident can be helpful if you do need to file a claim.
Symptoms may be delayed, but don’t waste any time in getting to a good doctor and hiring a good lawyer.
Contact Our Kansas Personal Injury Attorneys Today
Brain injuries may never fully heal, and it can take a while for symptoms to become apparent. Still, you need to act quickly to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
Seek legal help from the Salina personal injury attorneys at Neustrom & Associates as soon as possible. We will help gather all the necessary evidence to get you the best outcome. To schedule a free consultation with our office, call (785) 825-1505 or fill out the online form.