Hi, I'm attorney Conor McAteer with DM Injury Law, and I want to walk you through when a minor accident is actually more than it seems. Studies have shown that a low-speed rear-end collision, even those with minimal vehicle damage, can produce significant soft tissue injuries, particularly to the spine. Here are the situations where we recommend at least scheduling a free consultation with an attorney. First, if you felt any pain at or after the accident, even briefly, there may not be visible injuries, but there could be internal ones. Second, if you went to any medical provider, even urgent care, after the accident. Third, if your neck or back is sore, you have headaches, or you're not feeling normal. These are signs of soft tissue injuries that can worsen in the days after an accident. Fourth, if the other driver's insurance company has already called you in a minor accident case, insurers often move fast because they want you to accept a small check for property damage and sign a release before you know whether you're injured. Do not sign any release from any insurance company before you know your full injury picture. Fifth, if you're not sure about the severity of your accident, the consultation is free, so there is no cost to you and no obligation to move forward. If you were in a minor car accident and are confused about how to move forward with filing a claim and getting treatment, call DM Injury Law at (816) 888-7500 for a free consultation.
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