Four Reasons Why You Should Get Prompt Medical Care after a Car Accident

 If you have been injured in a New York car accident, it is very important that you get medical attention right away.
In many instances victims get emergency medical attention and follow up with their doctors as their injuries and pain are immediate and clearly visible. However, when injuries are not apparent, there is a strong temptation to take a “wait and see” approach. If you have been involved in a car accident, as personal injury lawyers, we recommend that you seek medical attention, preferably, immediately following the accident.

Prompt medical attention is not only the key to recovery, but it is also important if you are planning on filing a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your injuries, damages and losses. Here are four important reasons why it would be in your best interest to get prompt medical attention:
1. Your health is the highest priority.
After a car accident, the top priority is to ensure that you and your loved ones are in good health. If you are injured, get medical help right away. This gives you the best shot at a quick and full recovery and prevents injuries from getting worse. Some injuries such as whiplash may be difficult to identify right after the accident. Even a fender bender may result in a serious whiplash injury that may cause chronic pain or even a disability. If you feel any type of pain or if you were involved in a collision at any speed, visit your medical provider to get checked out. It’s a good idea to get a check-up even if you don’t feel any pain, right away.
2. Medical records serve as crucial documentation for your personal injury claim.
In order to pursue a personal injury claim successfully, plaintiffs have to prove that their injuries were the result of the accident. Medical records can be invaluable when you are required to show the type of treatment you have received, the money you spent on the treatment and care, and the type of treatment you may need in the future in order to recover completely. As New York City personal injury lawyers, we advise clients to consult with a doctor to determine a course of treatment and care.
3. Providing evidence of damages.
In order to receive full compensation, plaintiffs in a car accident case may have to show that the injuries caused significant damages. Medical reports and billing statements are often critical pieces of evidence when it comes to establishing the nature and extent of the injuries. For example, if you suffered neck and back injuries and are unable to work or perform your daily activities as a result, your diagnostic and other medical reports can help establish that you suffered significant medical and rehabilitative costs and suffered lost wages and benefits, etc. as a result of your injuries.
4. Proving what caused the injuries.
Medical reports can also serve as evidence of causation, or what caused your injuries. When you file a claim after your car accident, you may need to prove that the injury was directly caused or aggravated by the car accident. When the victim’s injuries are properly documented soon after the accident, such documentation may be used to illustrate a definitive causal connection.
How an Experienced Lawyer Can Help
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, or if you have lost a loved one in a collision caused by a distracted and/or negligent driver, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you.
For over 49 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole.
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