Your first course of action following a car accident should be to obtain medical treatment. Once a medical professional has tended to your injuries, then contact our law firm to schedule an appointment. Our personal injury law offices in Waukegan will provide lawyers to fiercely advocate on your behalf. We will help you pursue the compensation you deserve after an unfortunate accident. However, the most important thing you can do in the aftermath of the accident is meet with a medical professional for immediate treatment.
Prompt Medical Care Bolsters Your Legal Case
Not only is it important from a health perspective to have your injuries treated in the immediate aftermath of your auto accident, but the record of that treatment may be used as evidence in a potential claim or lawsuit. The documentation of your injuries completed by a medical professional along with billing for all treatment and medical equipment will likely be necessary information to prove your claim or case. Furthermore, the doctor, nurse, or emergency medical technician will document your pain, visible injuries, and complaints. All of these may be evidence necessary to connect the pain and injuries to the actual car accident.
Be sure to meet with a medical professional as soon as possible following your accident. Even if you do not immediately notice considerable pain or visible injuries, (it might take several days for whiplash and other aches to manifest), simply meeting with a doctor can go a long way in proving the accident is the cause of your pain and injury.
Seek Immediate Medical Attention to Ensure Your Insurance Benefits Kick In
If you do not meet with a doctor or other medical professional following the accident, your insurer might not cover the cost of your medical treatment or other medical expenses related to the accident. In some cases, the delayed medical analysis and care can result in a reduced payment. Do not wait to seek medical attention or the insurer may argue the injury is inconsequential and/or something else is the true cause of the pain.
Do not Let the Cost of Medical Care Scare You Away
If you cannot afford to meet with a doctor or have a particular surgery performed following an auto accident, do not assume you will have to live in pain. There is a good chance the cost of the visit along with any subsequent treatments, durable medical equipment, and other related expenses may be covered in due time. What matters most is you obtain the treatment necessary to relieve your pain and help return your life to normal. Our legal team will collect all the evidence necessary to make a compelling case. We will prove that your pain and injuries are related to the accident.
Once we’ve established another driver or party’s negligence, we can push for financial compensation that covers the cost of all medical care, lost wages, disability, diminished earning capacity, and potentially other damages. If cost is a major concern, visit an urgent care facility where medical services are comparably cheap. Above all, what matters most is that you have your injuries documented and treated as soon as possible.
Do not Skip Any Medical Appointments After Your Accident
There’s always the chance that you will be tempted to skip at least one medical appointment after this life-changing event. You may experience pain, exhaustion, and stress. However, it is important that you follow through on all scheduled medical visits. If you miss even a single doctor’s appointment, it could provide the insurer with the evidence necessary to argue your injury is not as severe as claimed.
The Best Personal Injury Law Offices in Waukegan Are Only a Call Away
Reach out to our law firm at Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys after you receive medical treatment. We will handle all the legal challenges of your case to ensure you obtain as much financial compensation as possible. You can reach us by dialing 844-977-1900. Our office hours are 8am-5pm, yet someone is always available 24/7 to field your call. If you prefer to contact us online, click our website’s convenient LiveChat feature. You have nothing to lose by reaching out to our personal injury law offices in Waukegan. Consultations are completely free! Additionally, you don’t have to worry about fees until after we win your case.