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whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« on: November 29, 2021, 12:48:38 PM »
was in a car accident yesterday (lady skipped a stop sign)(LAKEWOOD), and today my neck and part of my back hurts. if i feel like i may need medical help how do i go about it now? do i contact a lawyer?

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2021, 12:55:07 PM »
was in a car accident yesterday (lady skipped a stop sign)(LAKEWOOD), and today my neck and part of my back hurts. if i feel like i may need medical help how do i go about it now? do i contact a lawyer?
a lawyer will provide medical help?

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2021, 12:58:49 PM »
a lawyer will provide medical help?
no but he may provide advice as to how to make sure it gets covered by the other party...

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2021, 01:16:57 PM »
a lawyer will provide medical help?
Most likely he will have a doctor to send you to.  ;)
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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2021, 01:20:34 PM »
Most likely he will have a doctor to send you to.  ;)
i dont want to just take free money and the other partys insurance will go up accordingly, on the other hand i dont want to handle this the wrong way in case i do need medical treatment, as of now im in a little pain and otherwise would not run to a dr if it gets better on its own...but if it doesnt get better i dont want to lose out because i didnt act in a timely fashion...

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2021, 01:25:13 PM »
i dont want to just take free money and the other partys insurance will go up accordingly, on the other hand i dont want to handle this the wrong way in case i do need medical treatment, as of now im in a little pain and otherwise would not run to a dr if it gets better on its own...but if it doesnt get better i dont want to lose out because i didnt act in a timely fashion...
I see no harm in contacting a lawyer for advice.
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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2021, 01:30:42 PM »
It is normal to feel sore a few days after the accident. I waited a few weeks after an accident to seek medical help/PT and did not have an issue getting insurance payment. Particularly with neck and back pain which many times is "in the head" - if you/your attorney "wants it to hurt" - it will.

There is an old joke: Someone was in an accident and a friend calls to see him how he is feeling. He said I'm not sure; my doctor says I should get out of bed and my attorney says I should stay there!

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2021, 01:54:50 PM »
In NJ you will claim medical from your own insurance. if that will affect your premium.. not sure

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2021, 01:58:26 PM »

if i feel like i may need medical help

do i contact a lawyer?

Please see a doctor ASAP  :P

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2021, 02:00:55 PM »
No fault will usually cover something like this.

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2021, 06:34:45 PM »
In NJ you will claim medical from your own insurance. if that will affect your premium.. not sure
Seems like if I need any medical help it’s best to pay out of pocket as I don’t want my premiums to go up…

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2021, 06:37:15 PM »
FTR some people actually do feel REAL pain due to whiplash… it’s not always a way to milk insurance companies, although I do appreciate the humor…

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2021, 07:05:17 PM »
Seems like if I need any medical help it’s best to pay out of pocket as I don’t want my premiums to go up…
Are you claiming collision? IIRC only collision will increase your premium

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2021, 07:22:05 PM »
Are you claiming collision? IIRC only collision will increase your premium
i think its under PIP. as to premium increase it seems like it may effect it even if i am not at fault...

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2021, 07:54:18 PM »
FTR some people actually do feel REAL pain due to whiplash… it’s not always a way to milk insurance companies, although I do appreciate the humor…

I had the same once. Felt sore for like a week but thankfully it went away. Would probably call a lawyer before going to the dr, and would wait a week if it’s not serious.
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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2021, 09:32:29 PM »
Call your health insurance. Mine covers any medical expenses that are accident related at 100% if you see a doctor within 72 hours.

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2021, 10:49:47 PM »
(lady skipped a stop sign)(LAKEWOOD)
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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2021, 11:10:47 PM »
i think its under PIP. as to premium increase it seems like it may effect it even if i am not at fault...
If she's found at fault, her insurance pays and your premiums are unaffected.
In NY.
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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #18 on: November 29, 2021, 11:23:15 PM »
If she's found at fault, her insurance pays and your premiums are unaffected.
In NJ you will claim medical from your own insurance. if that will affect your premium.. not sure

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Re: whiplash after car crash-what to do?
« Reply #19 on: November 29, 2021, 11:51:05 PM »
updated my post
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