Should You See a Doctor After a Car Accident?
Filing a crash report and taking your vehicle to the auto shop was not the end of the accident, but the beginning. Once you’ve managed on-site safety procedures and handled insurance obligations, your next trip should be to the doctor.
If you can’t go right away, at least schedule an appointment. Understanding why you should see a doctor after a car accident can mean the difference between a significant settlement and the loss of rightful compensation.
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1. Treat Your Car Accident Injuries
The most obvious reason for going to the doctor is checking for injuries. Car accidents don’t always cause visible external damage.
Rather, the force of impact causes blunt trauma, which may cause unseen damage, such as:
- Hairline fractures
- Or internal bleeding
When you go to the doctor immediately after a crash, you maximize your chances of identifying and treating every injury as early as possible. If you wait too long to go to the doctor, you risk further injury because you aren’t aware there’s an injury in the first place.
2. Demonstrate Urgency
Going to the doctor also demonstrates a sense of urgency. If you go to the doctor within three days of an auto accident, you’re telling the insurance companies that although you didn’t go to the hospital, your injuries were severe enough to warrant immediate medical attention.
Additionally, seeing a doctor and getting a formal diagnosis creates a paper trail for both your attorney and the insurance companies. Having a doctor verify your injuries tells the insurance companies that your pain is genuine and improves your chances of receiving the compensation you deserve.
How Our Firm Can Help
If you or some you love suffered serious injuries in an auto accident, you might have a case. If you’d like an experienced Milnesville personal injury attorney from Slusser Law Firm to evaluate your claim, reach out to us today.
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