You made a lot of great points. Anyway who has ever been in a "small car accident" knows that it doesn't take much of an impact to pull someone's body into a painful position that results in the need of medical attention. I think insurance companies have a lot to do with promoting the mentality that low speed accidents=no injuries.

I was just in a rear end collision with a much larger vehicle at fault behind me. At first asking, I claimed I was fine, but now, a few hours later, I have neck and head pain. Should I see a Doctor? Am I entitled to any compensation if I did not seek medical help immediately?

In response to the comment posted by Ginny, a significant factor in a rear end crash is the relative size of the vehicles. The probability of injury is much greater if you are a smaller car hit by a larger car or truck.

It is not uncommon for injuries to start to become symptomatic hours later. So, yes, if you are in pain, you should seek medical attention. I tell clients that you need to take care of your health, regardless if you have a claim or not.

I cannot advise you on your specific case, but I have sucessfully helped clients seek compensation who did not immediatly go to the doctor or hospital.

In response to Karl, I was hit in the rear end,And I assumed I was not hurt.A side a head acke after about two days it was in my neck. It was around Christmas. I put heating pad and the usually thing you would do. Thing did not get better. I started calling trying to get an appointment my Doctor, On the 31st of december, I found out I was going to have to have surgery. I have a plate with eight screws. I think people should be very careful not thinking they are not hurt. Now I have a huge Dr. bills having a time getting His insurance to pay, becaused he is uninsured. My insurance paid me. Never delt with any thing like this.