Seek Medical Attention

Your first instinct may be to try to minimize the gravity of the situation; however, it’s important to understand that it’s possible to have sustained a personal injury—even if you feel fine at first.

Keep in mind that many symptoms from motor vehicle injuries may not present themselves until several hours after the accident has occurred. Present yourself to the emergency room and follow up with your primary care physician as soon as you began to experience any pain or discomfort following an accident. Delays in treatment could hinder your recovery down the road.

You are still entitled to receive treatment for your injuries even if you do not carry your own medical insurance. Our law firm will be able to provide you with several options to get the treatment you require following a serious accident. 

Symptoms of a serious injury are not immediately visible. The following are all signs of personal injury that can occur immediately after an accident or appear several days or even weeks later:

• Pain
• Numbness
• Dizziness

Therefore, when seeking medical attention after a personal injury, it’s important to see a doctor as soon as possible for 2 major reasons:

1. The longer you wait after the car accident, the more difficult it will be to prove that any injuries you sustained were the result of the car crash.
2. You put your health and well-being at higher risk the longer you go without receiving medical attention.

While you’re waiting to see the doctor:

• Take pictures of any bruises, cuts, scrapes, or other visible injuries.
  • Don’t worry too much about the quality of the pictures.
  • Pictures taken with a smart phone provide good evidence.
• Document any pain or other symptoms.

Once you see your doctor, be sure to document medical expenses―both immediate and ongoing―as evidence for the car insurance company or your personal injury attorney.

NOTE: Please remember, in any emergency situation (especially life-threatening or
severe injury related situations), you should always seek immediate emergency assistance.

Even in accidents involving minor impact, you can sustain a serious and permanent injury to your spinal cord. If you lost consciousness or were dazed for even a short period of time following the collision, you may have suffered a concussion or closed head injury. This can cause cognitive and behavioral changes if left untreated.