This is important not only to ensure that your injuries are addressed, but it will also provide you with documentation that your injuries were a result of the accident. The results of your medical examination will be used as evidence so that you’re fairly compensated for your injuries and suffering.

If You’re Fine, Should You Not Seek Medical Attention After a Car Accident?

Even if you think you didn’t suffer any injuries, it could be that you’re merely not experiencing symptoms. Yet. And you don’t want to wait until you do. You need to see a doctor after a car accident. Period.

Most people experience the adrenaline rush that comes from the shock of being in an accident. This chemical surge can easily mask pain for a few days after a collision. In reality, you may have internal or hidden injuries that haven’t yet surfaced and that could leave you with devastating and chronic long-term effects if not identified and properly treated.

So after an accident, it’s key that you discuss the possibility with your doctor of undergoing a comprehensive battery of tests that might include X-rays, CAT scans, and MRIs. These tests are crucial to identify any internal issues (vital organs, bones, brain, nervous system, etc.) so you can be properly treated by a medical professional.

These sorts of tests are not only important for your physical and mental health though. They could be crucial to your future financial health as well.

Medical Evidence Goes the Distance In Getting You Compensation

Simply put, if you don’t seek medical attention immediately (or very shortly) after a car accident, an undiagnosed injury could get worse and you won’t receive compensation for your worsened state. Plus, it’s not unusual for the trauma of a car accident to render its victims in need of care that includes physical therapy, surgeries, and even cognitive therapy. And these remedies are costly.

Fortunately, when it comes to car accidents, Michigan is a no-fault state. This means that every insured driver is required to have personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. With PIP, drivers can select different benefit levels ranging from $50,000 to Unlimited. If no selection is made, the default is $250,000. That means your auto insurance policy is, by default, responsible for your initial medical bills so you definitely don’t want to wait to seek medical attention.

Another reason to gather important medical evidence as soon as possible is to prove to the negligent party’s insurance company that you did not have the injury as a pre-existing condition – in which case they would dodge paying you damages. So the longer you wait to seek medical attention, the harder it will be to prove your injuries happened because of the crash and not before or after.

Get Compensation for Your Physical and Emotional Damages

It’s important to seek medical attention after a car accident as soon as you can. That way, when you reach out to an attorney, you’ll be armed with important evidence that will make your case worth even more.

So if you’re struggling with an injury from a collision or other automotive mishap, contact the dedicated car accident attorney team at Kajy Law.

Call us at 877-KAJY-CARES or fill out our online form to request a FREE consultation. And get ready to see justice in action.