If you were involved in a wreck but didn’t have to rush to the emergency room, you might be wondering whether it’s necessary to undergo a medical assessment. While it might appear like you were able to walk away from the collision unscathed, there are several reasons you should always schedule a doctor’s appointment right away.
Many severe injuries may not manifest symptoms immediately in the wake of a wreck. Additionally, some conditions might—at least initially—present with relatively minor symptoms that could be chalked up to the stress and trauma of being involved in a crash. For instance, nausea is a common symptom of brain trauma but could also be associated with the adrenaline rush many accident victims experience after a collision.
In this article, we look at a few reasons you should always seek treatment in the aftermath of a car wreck:
1. You Will Receive Treatment without Delay
Left unchecked, many serious injuries can worsen, leading to additional health issues that could’ve been avoided had you visited the doctor. A prompt diagnosis can also put you on the fast track toward recovery, shortening the amount of time it takes you to reach maximum medical improvement. By minimizing your recovery time, you might be able to reduce your losses in the form of medical expenses, replacement services, and medical bills.
2. You Will Have Access to Important Evidence
Medical records will almost always play a crucial role in the claims process, so it’s crucial that you have access to up-to-date documents. When you visit a healthcare provider, he or she will typically compile medical records on your condition, documenting the kinds of injuries you sustained, the treatments you require, and even some of the challenges you might face because of your health complications. Not only can your medical records help demonstrate the severity of your injuries, but they will also help show the expenses associated with your treatment and recovery.
3. You Can Tie Your Injuries to the Accident
With minimal time between the accident and your diagnosis, it will be much harder for opposing parties to argue that you suffered your injuries in a different incident. As such, if you delay your doctor’s visit, you should expect opposing parties to dispute the cause of your injuries.
4. You Can Minimize Your Risk of Facing Disputes
A prompt diagnosis is just one of many steps you will need to take to fulfill your responsibility to take sufficient measures to mitigate damages and, thus, could help reduce your chances of facing disputes. Visiting the doctor immediately after the wreck will also demonstrate that you took your recovery seriously from day one. If you dragged your feet, the insurer might have room to argue that your injuries aren’t as serious as you are claiming because you didn’t need urgent medical attention.
Schedule a Case Review with a Detroit Car Accident Attorney Today
To recover compensation in a personal injury claim, you will need to take many different actions to ensure that you don’t face disputes. At Seva Law Firm, our attorneys can guide you through proceedings, advising you of the steps you will need to take to protect your claim.
We can meet with you as part of a free consultation wherein we can answer your questions, assess the strengths and weaknesses of your case, and prepare you for any challenges you might face as your claim unfolds. To lock in a free case review with a Detroit car accident attorney, contact us today at (248) 385-5704 or by sending us a message via our contact page HERE.
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