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had an accident today
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a big white van went into me, very fast, my car jolted forward and almost into the opposite lane, i managed to control it. Feel upset now, because my kids were in the car and although they are ok, eldest is complaining of headache. Im in pain aswell, in between my shoulder blade there is a sharp pain, comes and goes, and my leg got trapped under my seat, the jolt made my seat slide forward. I wont admit pain to the other half, he'll make me go to hospital, and i have had enough today. We are very lucky it wasn't worse, and i am grateful to god that my kids are ok. Car is mangled, im sat here almost teared up because my kids were in the back and he hit us in the back, what if? i would never have forgiven myself if something happened to the kids. Am i over reacting? why do i feel so emotional after all this?
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That is dreadful, you really need to go to the hospital and have it checked out, you never know what injury you may have sustained without realising it. Alo if you need to make a claim for injury you will need to prove that you went to hospital.
Im sure you are feeling very lucky to all be safe and well, it could have been far worse as you know.
Im sure you are feeling very lucky to all be safe and well, it could have been far worse as you know.
You must be in shock. Get yourself checked out at the A&E and make sure your children are OK too, then a visit to your solicitor. My daughter got whiplash from her accident and spent several weeks having physio. She got some compensation from the insurance, took a while, but why should you suffer because of someones negligence.
I'm no doctor, but I've seen hundreds of these type of injuries.
Firstly, what everyone says above is correct, what you and your eldest are experiencing are completely normal. Ibuprofen for you (Sqad will advise correct dosage, otherwise just read the packet), plus cold compress.
Secondly, I think it very likely you will feel WORSE tomorrow. That is also quite normal. It is worth seeing a doc, even if he advises over the counter anti-imflammatories. If it turns out to be worse, you might need phsyio which you might get the other side to pay for.
Thirdly, try not to dwell on the "what if" and instead think of the "what did".
Firstly, what everyone says above is correct, what you and your eldest are experiencing are completely normal. Ibuprofen for you (Sqad will advise correct dosage, otherwise just read the packet), plus cold compress.
Secondly, I think it very likely you will feel WORSE tomorrow. That is also quite normal. It is worth seeing a doc, even if he advises over the counter anti-imflammatories. If it turns out to be worse, you might need phsyio which you might get the other side to pay for.
Thirdly, try not to dwell on the "what if" and instead think of the "what did".
rozia, please follow the advice given and go to the hospital. You need the injuries recorded officially. Otherwise you have no comeback. I am so glad nothing worse happened to you and your children. The other driver will hopefully be insured and should you need any treatment etc., their insurance will cough up not only for your car but also for you. Your children will have had quite a jolt too and so will need to be checked out. Often the pain doesn't set in properly till days after an accident, i.e. in the case of a strain. So please, play it safe and have all who were in the car checked over by your doctor. Your emotional reaction is perfectly normal and again, your doctor might be able to give you something to settle you over the next few days. I hope you feel better soon. Hugs!
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