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SpanishTaking care of yourself needs to be a priority after being in any car accident. Assuming that someone else is going to help you could be a mistake. While this notion might be your natural instinct, you might not be entirely aware of exactly why it is so important, though.
After being in a motor vehicle collision, you should see a trusted physician or accept immediate medical attention for two main reasons:
- Your health: Of course, you are going to want to see a doctor after being in a car accident for your own health and safety. Serious injuries will require professional and immediate care, and some injuries might be too subtle to notice right away. Many brain or back injuries, for example, do not manifest noticeable symptoms until days, weeks, or months after an accident. A doctor may still be able to detect and diagnose such injuries immediately, however. By taking yourself to the doctor or allowing emergency responders to treat you, the likelihood of you suffering a severe or permanent injury will decrease.
- Your finances: Florida requires all licensed drivers to own personal injury protection (PIP) insurance, which essentially makes them responsible for their own damages after a car crash, even when they were absolutely not the party responsible for the accident. PIP insurance does not guarantee you will get all the coverage you need after an accident, and refusing to see a doctor shortly after a crash can and likely will reduce just how much coverage your insurance provider gives you. By delaying treatment, you could be worsening your conditions, as aforementioned, and raising the cost of medical services required to heal you in the process. Your insurance company will give you coverage for the injuries sustained because of your car accident, not because of your own decision to not be treated at once. Essentially, if you do not see a doctor as soon as possible, you could be setting yourself up to pay for thousands of dollars of medical costs that your insurer will not pay.
Coral Springs Personal Injury Attorneys for Your Case
Handling a car accident claim and working with your insurance company to receive ample coverage for your damages can be difficult in the best of situations. Sometimes, you might even be blamed for allowing your injuries to worsen without immediate treatment, despite your best efforts to get to a doctor. When this happens, you could be unfairly shorted out of compensation and left with a hefty bill in your mailbox.
Reinfeld Cabrera Tison and our Coral Springs car accident lawyers are here to help you stand up for your rights and get the fair treatment you deserve. Whether you need to take on your own insurer or have chosen to file a lawsuit directly against the liable driver, we are the legal team to rely on. Contact our office to request a free initial consultation with our team today. We are willing to travel to your home, office, or hospital room.
