The Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After a Personal Injury
After an accident, it may be tempting to downplay your injuries and try to convince yourself and others that you are doing better than you really are. While the care you take to avoid causing your loved ones further worry is honorable, this approach may not work well for you in the long run.
It can be harmful to you physically and psychologically to delay medical attention, not to mention the impact it can have on your personal injury claim. Here are three reasons you should not put off getting medical treatment after a personal injury accident.
Physical and Emotional Recovery
Your health needs to be a priority after an accident, and delaying medical treatment increases the risk of complications and worsening symptoms. It’s important that you start getting the treatments you need to begin the recovery process. Long-term damage and complications are a serious possibility if injuries are not treated promptly and properly. Some conditions require lengthy physical therapy sessions or multiple surgeries, so any delay in these timeframes is dangerous to your health. Additionally, injury-causing accidents are traumatic experiences, and your mental health should not be overlooked, which is why counseling can be a valuable part of your recovery.
Delayed Symptoms
Some injuries are obvious immediately after a personal injury accident, but others take hours, days, or even weeks to become symptomatic. Even if you are feeling fine after an accident, it is recommended that you seek medical attention so that a doctor can check you properly for injuries. Head injuries, internal bleeding, and whiplash can take time before showing any symptoms. Other injuries may seem minor in the immediate aftermath of an accident due to the shock and adrenaline. It is best to err on the side of caution and get medical attention to rule out any injuries or receive the proper treatment.
Medical Paper Trail
The paper trail created by going to the hospital or doctor’s office is vital to your personal injury claim. To receive compensation for the damage caused by the at-fault party, you will need to be able to show the full impact of the accident. Medical records are a valuable source of evidence in your personal injury claim, and if you delay treatment, it appears as though your injuries are not severe. Putting on a tough face and powering through the pain will not help you recover the compensation you deserve. Seeking immediate medical attention after an accident is not only essential to your physical recovery, but it is also critical to strengthen your injury claim.
Are you ready to make a claim for the financial compensation you deserve after a personal injury accident? If you have questions about your case or are looking for guidance regarding the next steps, contact The CP Law Group today. To schedule a free consultation, you can reach us at 844-546-4878 (that’s 844-5-IM-HURT) or on social media @TheCPLawGroup.