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    Default Injured When Hit By An 18 Wheeler

    I live in Texas, I was behind an 18 wheeler that i thought was going to turn to the left. As i was waiting for him to turn i noticed i was getting closer to the trailer and checked to see if i had taken my foot from the brake . It was the trailer backing up. I honked and moved back in time. He stopped and just at a blink of the eye he backed up pretty fast becuase i did not have time to backup. He hit my car and as the result i have whiplash injury my neck,shoulders,arms and now my lower back hurts and i have been seeing doctors,therapy and am in the process of getting some injections. What is the possibility of sueing the drivers company. I had to use my insurance to pay for my car fixtures.

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    Default Re: I was Hit by an 18 wheeler

    There's certainly a possibility; you may wish to consult a personal injury lawyer.

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    I already have an injury laywer, and also I was getting paid by workers compwill they recover what they paid me when i was out of work from my lawsuit i live i texas. Also i started feeling this weird sensation of needing air
    to breathe or feeling exhausted. Does this has anything to do with my accident. Thank You

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    I already have an injury laywer, and also I was getting paid by workers compwill they recover what they paid me when i was out of work from my lawsuit i live i texas. Also i started feeling this weird sensation of needing air
    to breathe or feeling exhausted. Does this has anything to do with my accident. Thank You
    You will need to ask your doctor that question. But you do, however, need air to breathe, even if you weren't involved in an accident!

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    I already have an injury laywer, and also I was getting paid by workers compwill they recover what they paid me when i was out of work from my lawsuit i live i texas. Also i started feeling this weird sensation of needing air
    to breathe or feeling exhausted. Does this has anything to do with my accident. Thank You
    Please call your PCP NOW tell them you have symptoms of Dyspnea (short of breath) and fatigue, these can result, even delayed from your injuries, such as Post concussion disorder fairly common following whiplash injuries that develops over time, sudden onset of Dyspnea can signal Pulmonoary Embolism, a life threatening event.

    Please discuss your legal issues with your attorney.

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    Default Re: Injured When Hit By An 18 Wheeler

    Thank You
    I will check with my doctor and attorney to see what they say.
    I did not know that this could be from the accident. I felt worse today.
    If anybody knows more about this symtoms please let me know.
    Thanks
    Elsa

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    Thank You
    I will check with my doctor and attorney to see what they say.
    I did not know that this could be from the accident. I felt worse today.
    If anybody knows more about this symtoms please let me know.
    Thanks
    Elsa
    Elsa, you ran into an 18 wheeler that was also backing towards you and will probably have symptoms related to the whiplash as well as emotional trauma from that accident. The best suggestion from a legal forum about your symptoms of shortness of breath or fatigue questions is to bring this to the attention off your treating physician. Also, ask for suggested literature re recovering from trauma as in an accident you described.

    I'm getting nervous just thinking about an 18-wheeler backing up towards me. But probably because of my experience having been hit broad-side by a car traveling 70 mph 40 years ago. You feel the heat of the car's impact before you hear the metal on metal at that speed.

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    Thank You
    I will check with my doctor and attorney to see what they say.
    I did not know that this could be from the accident. I felt worse today.
    If anybody knows more about this symtoms please let me know.
    Thanks
    Elsa
    See your doctor immediately or go to an ER, not an internet forum. Please.

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    See your doctor immediately or go to an ER, not an internet forum. Please.
    Please respond to the question asked. This person is under the care of an md and is receiving therapy for whiplash. She had her car repaired and used her insurance to pay for the repairs. I wonder what you are referring to as a complication requiring emergency room treatment?

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    Default Re: Injured When Hit By An 18 Wheeler

    I am going to see my doctor tomorrow as i have an appt.
    and will ask him about the symptoms. Unless i feel worse i will go to the emergency which i hate because i will be there for eternity.
    I am getting worried as my back hurts also. What if the doctor does not say anything about being related to the accident?
    Thanks for the info and tips.
    Elsa

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