You may procrastinate scheduling appointments with your healthcare providers. Or, you may have a high pain tolerance and usually let your injuries and illnesses “heal themselves.” Well, these are not habits that you should fall into once again if you get involved in a serious personal injury accident. That is, we strongly encourage you to get medical help immediately following the event. With that being said, please read on to discover what happens if your injuries are not addressed right away and how one of the seasoned Panama City personal injury attorneys at Manuel & Thompson, PA, can help you get the medical attention you require.
What happens if I do not address my physical pains right away?
You should know that early intervention makes a world of difference when it comes to treating injuries and illnesses. In other words, if you do not address your physical pains, that may be a sign of your serious underlying injuries from your personal injury accident, and you may have an unnecessarily long road to recovery ahead of you. Or, in a worst-case scenario, you may never be able to fully heal and return to your previous state of good health.
For example, say that you were involved in a car accident in which you harshly banged your head against the steering wheel, side window, or back of your driver’s seat. Well then, you may have concussed yourself. You may notice a persistent headache, blurry vision, dizziness upon standing, and/or nausea, but you power through your normal daily routine.
Sadly, your untreated concussion may lead to long-term cognitive impairments, such as difficulties with concentration, memory, and thinking. Or, if you happen to suffer a second concussion before your first one is fully healed, you may incur second-impact syndrome, which can cause permanent brain damage or even death.
What happens to my legal case if my injuries are not addressed right away?
Your physical health should be the number one reason you address your pains and discomfort right away. But a close second to this is that your impending personal injury case against the negligent party of your accident may subsequently suffer. Essentially, this may open up the opportunity for the defendant to pose any of the following arguments against you:
- The defendant may argue that your claimed injuries are not associated with the personal injury accident event.
- The defendant may argue that your injuries only worsened because you waited too long to acquire medical intervention.
- The defendant may argue that you are not in that much pain or discomfort if you waited so long to see a medical professional.
- The defendant may argue that your injuries are attributed to a pre-existing condition, which explains your delay in seeking professional medical care.
To give yourself enough time to develop a solid case, please contact one of the competent Panama City personal injury attorneys from Manuel & Thompson, PA, as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
