Getting medical care after an injury is crucial. Let me give you three reasons why getting that medical care is important:
First and foremost, it helps you get better. When you have a doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor, or other medical professionals prescribing medicines or providing therapy, it aids in healing your injuries. That’s the single most important reason to get that care.
Secondly, it serves as proof that you are injured. Let’s say you have a concussion. No one can tell that you have a concussion just by looking at you. To show that you had a concussion, you need to see a doctor, and hopefully, they’ll refer you to a specialist who can provide the care you need to heal.
The third reason is crucial in resolving a personal injury case. A settlement is often driven by the medical bills incurred. If you don’t have any medical bills because you didn’t seek treatment, there’s no basis for a settlement, and no one will compensate you because you’re not considered injured. However, I don’t mean to suggest that you should seek treatment just to accumulate medical bills. If you’re injured in a wreck, it’s essential to seek treatment. This not only creates proof of your injuries but also helps establish the extent of your injuries later on when seeking compensation from the insurance company or a jury.
In essence, getting medical care after an injury is not only about healing but also about providing evidence of your injuries and their extent for the purpose of seeking compensation.
