When you get into a car accident, the stress and adrenaline can sometimes make it difficult to accurately assess your own injuries. This is why it’s a good idea to see a doctor as soon as you can. This can also help you if you decide to pursue damages in a personal injury case later. Our Monmouth County car accident attorneys can tell you why.
What Injuries Can a Doctor Help Treat After an Accident?
A car accident can cause all kinds of serious injuries. Some of them can be hard to diagnose on your own, and sometimes symptoms of certain injuries will only be obvious later. This is why going to the doctor as soon as possible is advisable. Your doc can help you with common car accident injuries like:
- Broken or fractured bones
- Whiplash and other neck injuries
- Lower back pain, like sciatica
- Concussions
- Joint pain
You could need surgeries, physical therapy, and many other kinds of treatments. If you didn’t cause the car accident, why should you pay for all of this? We can help you sue for compensation and hold a negligent driver accountable.
Why Should I See a Doctor Right Away?
Seeing a doctor right away allows you to get your injuries diagnosed and can prevent you from making them worse. Getting medical care might also be a necessity if you plan to use the personal injury protection coverage from your insurance policy. This PIP coverage can help you pay for some of your medical bills.
If you plan to sue for damages, going to a doctor right away can help your case. Delaying treatment can be used against you. The other driver’s insurer can try to claim that you were not seriously injured in the accident or that you only got hurt later in a different incident.
Can I Sue For Damages After an Accident and Doctor Visit?
Once your doctor has diagnosed your injuries, you have some evidence that you can use to sue for damages. You have medical records and bills to point to. If you missed work, you can use your pay stubs to show how much pay you’ve missed out on. You can also recover damages for other things that are harder to quantify, like the pain and suffering you have experienced or the psychological trauma you went through due to the car accident.
Will I Have to Go to Trial to Recover Compensation?
Not necessarily. Many cases like these settle before going to trial. Our lawyers will do our best to help you negotiate a fair settlement. If an agreement cannot be reached, we’ll build a case that can succeed in court and we’ll help you fight for a verdict that compensates you for everything that you have experienced as a result of this car accident.
Schedule a Free Case Consultation
If you think that you have a valid personal injury case, contact the Wilton Law Firm. Our initial case consultation is free and there is no obligation. So take some time to meet with our legal team, learn more about how these cases work, and see if you have some avenues for claiming compensation.
