the importance of a doctor’s visit after an auto accident
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The Importance of a Doctor’s Visit After an Auto Accident
In California, where driving is a necessity, it is easy to get overwhelmed following an accident and
forget to do a few critical things. Most importantly, people often fail to get immediate medical care. Do
not put medical treatment on the backburner.
As a leading personal injury law firm in Los Angeles , we strongly urge anyone who is a victim of a
car accident to see a doctor as soon as possible. This is our advice regardless of whether you sure you
want to pursue a personal injury claim. A doctor’s visit after an accident will prove your injuries
should you find yourself fighting for medical compensation. More importantly, you may be seriously
injured and not feel the effects right away because of the shock of the accident.
If you wait and allow
time to pass to see a
doctor, the insurance
company will use that
against you and argue
that you were not really
injured. Insurance
adjusters will look for
any reason not to pay
the full value of a case,
so do not make it easier
for them. The longer
you wait to get medical
attention, the harder it will be to prove your injuries are a result of the accident.
If you suffer facial or bodily bruising from an auto accident and prolong the visit to the doctor, your
compensation will be much more limited. We cannot overemphasize the importance of seeking
professional counsel and getting medical attention as soon as possible.
In addition to seeking immediate medical care for injuries sustained in an accident, it is also important
to return for follow-up visits and, if released but symptoms persist, to follow the doctor’s advice and
return for further evaluation. If there are significant “gaps” in medical treatment, the insurance
company will use this as a reason to make a lower offer.
For further information or to schedule an appointment with a reputable and experienced car accident
lawyer in Los Angeles please contact West Coast Trial Lawyers today at (888) 888- WCTL
(9285) or visit www.WestCoastTrialLawyers.com.