After getting into a car accident I called Barbara and it was the best decision I ever made. She is amazing! I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer to represent me. She got me the best settlement to pay back my medi...
The fight with insurance companies is just as hard as fighting for your life after an accident. As long as you dont give up on yourself Barbara will fight for you. The staff at Kidwell and Gallagher were great as well. I...
These two are specialists in two related fields, personal injury and workmen’s comp. Both they and their staff were VERY responsive to me and my questions, and handled my case with patience and competence. I would,...
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Car accidents range from minor to severe. In most minor to moderate accidents, chances are, you will not notice any immediate pain if you do not have an obvious injury. Because you are not feeling any pain at that point, you may choose not to seek medical care. However, you should see a doctor right away after a car accident, no matter how minor it is. There are a variety of reasons why you should seek immediate medical treatment. The following is some information to consider.
After a car accident, your body is on high alert. You are likely nervous, concerned, scared, and angry. All of these emotions can cause additional pumps of adrenaline throughout the body. This adrenaline rush can result in you not feeling any pain at that point. Once the adrenaline rush begins to wear off, you will likely begin to feel the aftermath of the accident. There is a possibility you could be suffering from any number of injuries, including brain and head injuries, neck injuries, or even injuries to the spinal cord. These type of injuries can cause you a great deal of harm as they progressively worsen without medical care. Getting treated by a medical professional immediately after a car accident and going through with all follow-up care is the best way to address any issues you may have so that you do not end up with long-lasting pain.
In addition to ensuring that your health is not at risk, seeking medical care after a car accident is one of the most beneficial ways to receive compensation for all of your damages. Seeing a doctor will start a paper trail that fully documents your injuries, how they were sustained, how they were treated, and your overall prognosis. If you intend to seek compensation from the insurer of the party at fault, you are going to need to obtain this documentation for your claim. Otherwise, the insurer can attempt to poke holes in your claim to avoid paying you. The adjuster can argue that your injuries were not as serious as you claim since you did not see the need to have medical care right away. If nothing else, it can greatly reduce the amount of money you would have gotten for your claim had you been checked out medically after the accident.
The decision to not get medical assistance after sustaining injuries can ultimately cost you an entire claim. Your injuries will become more difficult to treat because they have lingered for longer than necessary, potentially causing further injury that otherwise would not have occurred had you been seen right away. Not only can the insurer say that you were not injured in the accident to the point of needing money for damages, but they can also argue that your injuries could have been the result of a completely different incident that occurred after your car accident. In this case, you will be responsible for paying all of your own medical expenses and other damages. If cost is the reason why you choose not to go to a doctor, there are many options that we can discuss with you so that you can be seen by a doctor. Many of these options involve no out of pocket expense to you. Getting injured in a car accident can cause some serious injuries that may seem minor at first. If you have been injured, be sure to see a doctor right away. For help with your claim, contact Kidwell & Gallagher Car Accident Lawyer for assistance.
Craig W. Kidwell is the managing partner of Kidwell & Gallagher, Ltd., and exclusively represents injured workers in Nevada. Mr. Kidwell has been practicing workers’ compensation law in Nevada since 1999 and has acted as lead counsel on over 2,000 contested workers’ compensation claims. Mr. Kidwell represents injured workers in Nevada through all stages of Nevada’s complex worker’s compensation system. Craig regularly appears in all levels of Nevada’s administrative workers’ compensation system and has represented injured workers in Nevada’s districts and Supreme Court.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Managing Partner, Craig W. Kidwell who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.