Do I Have to See a Doctor After a Car Accident?
If you are involved in a car accident, and receive injuries as a result of this accident, you may be wondering what you should do in regards to receiving treatment for those injuries. The short answer is: yes, it’s important for injured parties to seek treatment as soon as possible.
In addition to filing a police report, exchanging insurance information, you should also be talking with your attorney about any injuries you may have sustained from this accident, after being treated of course.
Keep detailed records
If you have sustained any serious injuries, make sure to get medical care as soon as possible. Wherever you receive care, whether it be a hospital or an urgent care center, make sure to give a detailed account of how you were injured. Also, let your doctor know that you will require accurate records of the incident, and all care received. Both insurance companies and your attorney will need access to this information. Having your injuries treated before determining if your insurance should cover them will not affect your eligibility.
Follow up
As time passes by, you may find that not all of your injuries were apparent directly after the accident. Back and neck pain are the usual suspects, and it is common for these symptoms to show up multiple days after the accident occurred. It is important to follow up with your doctor and attorney if any new injuries appear. If these injuries are determined to be caused by the car accident, they should be covered under your insurance claim.
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