Your body may feel a little beat up in the wake of your car accident event. But you may neglect seeking professional healthcare from your doctor, on account of worries about insurance coverage, missing work, taking away from your domestic duties, or otherwise. But for the sake of your personal well-being, not to mention your future, potential personal injury claim, you must schedule a doctor’s appointment sooner rather than later. That said, continue reading to learn what happens if you do not see a doctor and how an experienced Panama City car accident attorney at Manuel & Thompson, PA can help you properly deal with your personal health and your legal claim.

What happens to my injuries if I don’t see a doctor after my car accident?

Putting your future, potential personal injury claim aside, delaying your doctor’s visit after your car accident event may seriously and negatively affect your recovery process. This is because some injuries may worsen over time if not treated immediately. Further, worsened injuries may lead to greater health complications, making it more challenging to recover fully.

In addition, some injuries may be hidden by your adrenaline or otherwise simply do not exhibit any external signs and symptoms until days, weeks, or even months after your car accident event. Specific examples of such injuries include concussions, whiplash, soft tissue damage, organ damage, etc. Therefore, if a doctor does not catch these injuries early on, it may, again, make your condition more dangerous and subsequently make your recovery more difficult.

What happens to my legal claim if I don’t see a doctor after my car accident?

It may be in your best interest to call an ambulance to the scene of your car accident event, so that you may receive immediate medical attention by emergency medical technicians and further prompt treatment at the emergency room. If not, it is recommended that you schedule an appointment with your primary care doctor within 14 days from the date of your car accident event. Waiting any longer, or not going at all, may lead to the following complications in your personal injury claim:

  • You may have difficulty in convincing the jury that your injuries are directly related to your car accident event.
  • You may have difficulty in convincing the jury that your injuries and their subsequent damages are as severe as you claim.
  • You may have difficulty in convincing the jury that your injuries would have been just as severe if you had seen your doctor sooner.
  • You may have difficulty in convincing the jury that your injuries exist in the first place without official medical documentation and bills.

In conclusion, there is far more to explain than this blog has only begun to cover. For more information, please get in touch with a skilled Panama City auto accident attorney at Manuel & Thompson, PA. We look forward to collaborating with you.