Accidents like car crashes and slip and falls can cause serious injuries, so getting to a doctor right away should be a priority. This is true even if you don’t feel like you’ve suffered any serious injuries after an accident. It can be difficult to diagnose yourself, so it’s always a good idea to schedule a checkup even if you feel fine. If you are actually hurt, an experienced New Jersey personal injury lawyer from our firm can help you pursue compensation.
How Can a Doctor Help Even If I Don’t Feel Hurt?
Just because you don’t feel hurt, that doesn’t mean that you aren’t injured. A doctor can examine you and submit you to tests that can help diagnose injuries that you may not even know that you have. Some injuries that can be tough to diagnose yourself include:
- Nerve damage
- Back and neck strain
- Internal bleeding
- Concussions
- Whiplash
Sometimes you just need the adrenaline to wear off to realize that something’s wrong. Sometimes you just need a doctor’s diagnosis to confirm an injury. This is why seeing a doctor as soon as you can after an accident is always a good idea.
Can Going to a Doctor Help Me Build a Personal Injury Case?
The other reason to go to a doctor right away is that it can help you build a personal injury case. Just saying that you have neck pain is one thing. Having a doctor confirm that you have whiplash is far more convincing.
Seeing a doctor early also takes a potential attack away from the insurance company. If an accident victim waits a while to go to a doctor, the insurer might argue that their injuries could not have been so serious. If they were serious injuries, why did they wait so long to seek medical attention? Getting medical help right away also makes it harder for an insurer to claim that you suffered injuries later on at some point after the accident.
What Kinds of Damages Can I Sue For After an Accident?
If you decide to pursue compensation due to your injuries, our lawyers can help you fight for a fair offer. We’ll negotiate with the insurance company and handle all communications on your behalf. Hopefully, we can secure compensation that makes up for things like:
- Medical costs
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential
- Property damages
- Loss of enjoyment
- Pain from disability or disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Psychological trauma and PTSD
Schedule Your Free Consultation
When you want to learn more about how our lawyers can help and how much your personal injury case could be worth, contact Falcon Law Firm. We can schedule a free case consultation for you. Meet with our legal team today.
