Last year, there were 6.3 million crash victims last year. After an accident, it is difficult to be able to know how injured you could be. Often, pain does not appear until days after the crash. This is why it is important to seek medical attention regardless of how you feel. Plus, it is difficult to pursue a claim for damages without a medical exam.
Delayed Injuries After An Accident
Crashes like rear-end ones can do a lot of damage to the body. However, injuries like whiplash or brain injury don’t manifest outward symptoms right away. Seeing a medical professional promptly can help get a diagnosis and treatment quickly. Also, anyone seeking a compensation claim needs medical attention. Victims need to show fault for a successful injury claim by receiving payments from insurers whose policyholders caused the crash. This is especially true in rear-collisions when the back driver isn’t at fault.
A doctor will fully account all injuries. Also, he or she will keep medical records detailing the damage. A comprehensive medical record can be used to try to convince insurers to negotiate a fair settlement offer to compensate for injuries. Without records, insurers could try to argue injuries aren’t that bad. With medical records prepared right after the crash, it is better chances to refuting those arguments and fight for the car crash compensation you deserve.
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It can be shocking after an accident to learn how expensive, time-consuming and frustrating the process can be. For many, pain does not present itself at the scene of the accident, however, the debilitating pain begins a day or two later. This can be difficult for many Americans who do not have health insurance or disability insurance. Therefore, it can be difficult to receive medical attention or income while out of work.
At The Michael Brady Lynch Firm, our dedicated staff is skilled in complex litigations like vehicle accidents. Our consultations are free and without obligation. Let our two decades of experience get justice for you.