When Should I See a Doctor After a Car Accident?

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After a car accident, you may only want to go home or see your loved ones to feel safe. Going to the doctor may never even cross your mind, but you should seek immediate medical attention after a car crash. Medical providers can treat your obvious injuries and diagnose those that have not started causing pain or other symptoms. Many injuries caused by caused by car accidents do not have immediate signs or symptoms, including many internal injuries. The shocking nature of a car accident can trigger the fight-or-flight reflex that releases adrenaline and other body chemicals to hide pain or discomfort from injuries.

Examples of injuries that can have delayed signs and symptoms include hairline bone fractures, ligament sprains, muscle and tendon strains, whiplash, herniated spinal discs, traumatic brain injuries . Seeking immediate medical attention and promptly beginning treatment after a car accident can help make the insurance claims process go more smoothly. By documenting the injuries you've suffered in an accident, you can provide the insurance company with the information it needs to begin processing your claim and evaluating the amount of compensation and benefits to offer you. Many insurance claims are delayed or denied due to lack of medical information. Your doctor can also advise the insurance company on what treatment you'll need for your injuries, allowing the insurer to authorize payment for that treatment before or as you need the treatment.

Under Georgia's statute of limitations on injury claims, you usually have 2 years after a car accident to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and other liable parties. Filing a lawsuit after the limitations period runs out on your car accident claim may lead to the court dismissing your case, regardless of the merits of your claim. If you've been in a car accident in Georgia, contact Sherrod Bernard, P.C. To discuss the next steps to protect your health and legal rights, such as seeing a doctor to begin treating your injuries. Our car accident lawyers can help you understand your options and what to expect when you pursue compensation in a car accident case.

Let our firm fight for the financial recovery and justice you deserve after a life-altering car accident. Call 678-905-7503 or visit sherrodandbernard.com for a free consultation.