Why Is It So Important to Follow Medical Advice After an Accident?

When you get hurt in an accident, going to the doctor should be a top priority. The medical advice given to you can help you avoid additional health issues and seeing a medical professional right away can actually help you with your case if you decide to sue for damages. A Washington, D.C. premises liability lawyer from our firm can tell you more.

What Are the Benefits of Following Medical Advice?

When you go to a doctor right away and follow their medical advice, you are protecting yourself and taking steps that can minimize how much of an effect your injuries will have on your life. Following your doctor’s advice can help you:

  • Avoid making an injury even worse
  • Stop the development of a chronic condition
  • Mitigate long-term health risks
  • Learn what kinds of symptoms and medical issues you should be on the lookout for going forward
  • Stay as healthy and mobile as possible

Even if your medical bills and future medical expenses are addressed through a personal injury claim, you want to do everything that you can to recover and get back to life as usual.

Can My Doctor and Their Medical Advice Help With My Case?

Yes, getting medical advice right away can help with your case in a few ways. By going to the doctor right away you are:

Gathering evidence: Your medical records are evidence of your injuries. Your bills are evidence that you are owed damages. A prognosis from your doctor can also serve as evidence, bolstering your case for compensation. Seeing a doctor is a key step in any personal injury case.

Taking a common attack line away from an insurer: The defendant’s insurance company is going to do everything that it can to get out of this situation for as little money as possible. If you get medical advice and care right away, you make it harder for an insurer to claim that your injuries were not that serious or that you got injured in an unrelated incident.

What Can I Do If My Injuries Prevent Me From Working?

In some cases, a car accident, a slip and fall, or a work injury can leave behind lasting effects. If you are in a situation where your injuries are going to prevent you from working in the same position, working as many hours, or working at all, your compensation can address that. Our lawyers can help you fight for damages that will make up for your “lost earning potential” in addition to your lost wages. Your compensation can also help pay for vocational rehabilitation, treatments that can help you find a new job that can be completed with your injuries.

Contact Our Law Firm

So if you have been injured in an accident, don’t delay. Contact Trombly & Singer, PLLC to schedule a free case consultation today. We can tell you more about the potential value of your case and your legal options.