In the United States, thousands of people sustain injuries from car accidents every year. Unfortunately, many of them skip seeking medical treatment because they think the pain will go away - and depending on the accident's severity, sometimes that may be the case. Some of the most common car accident injuries range from:
- Bruises
- Whiplash
- Concussion
- Broken Bones
- Knee Injuries
- Herniated Discs
- Organ Damage
- A Traumatic Brain Injury
- Back & Neck Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Internal Bleeding
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Paralysis
However, your medical well-being isn’t the only reason you should seek medical attention after a car accident. In fact, there are many reasons you should seek medical attention after an accident, and here are five reasons why.
- For Your Own Sake
There are many reasons why someone in a car accident should seek medical attention after the fact - and the first and foremost reason is for your own sake. This is because symptoms don’t always appear on the day of the accident. Sometimes you won’t feel it until the next day. While other times it takes days, and sometimes weeks, to feel the effect of a car accident. So, it is essential to remember that the quicker you see a doctor and being medical treatment after an accident, the faster you are likely to recover. - Documentation Of Your Injuries
One of the best pieces of advice that anyone can receive after a car accident is to seek medical attention. And besides it being beneficial for your own sake, it is also a good idea to have proper documentation of your physical condition and injuries. Having the proper medical documentation will make it easier to prove the extent of your injuries and when they happened and make it easier to obtain the compensation you deserve. - Stay Compliant With Insurance Requirements
While going to the hospital or emergency room after a car accident is essential for your well-being, it also helps keep you compliant with insurance requirements. But did you know that many insurance policies set a time limit for policyholders to seek medical attention after a car accident? That means if you miss the time frame allotted, you are no longer eligible for compensation. So, if you have been involved in a car accident, seek a medical professional as soon as possible. - An Insurance Companies Might Use Your Failure To Seek Medical Attention Against You
If you are someone who has recently been involved in a car accident and you are looking for compensation, you must seek medical attention after the accident. If you do not and then demand compensation later, the severity of your injuries will be called into question. When this happens, there is a chance that your claim will either be denied completely or devalued significantly. Receiving medical attention after an injury, makes sure you get the full value of your claim, and it will give the insurance companies nothing to hold against you. - To recover quicker, follow through with the treatment plan prescribed by your doctor
Yes, you must seek medical attention as soon as possible after your car accident to get your injuries documented and treated - and for the insurance companies. But, as much as it is important to seek medical treatment, it is also important that your follow through with the treatment plan that is prescribed to you by your doctor. Not only will it help you to recover quicker, but it will also strengthen your claim to compensation. If you miss a doctor’s appointment relating to your injuries, or fail to follow the prescribed treatment plan, then your insurance company will have the leverage needed to argue that your injury is not as serious as claimed - all to pay you as little as possible.
For more information on what Navarro Medical can do for you after your auto accident, it is time to schedule an appointment with our medical professionals today! Schedule your appointment by calling our office (863) 949-6541. And don’t worry if you didn’t make an appointment. We do accept walk-ins. For our address or other contact information, click here.