When a car accident occurs, victims could be left with a myriad of potential injuries. These injuries may range in severity from mild to extremely debilitating. Victims may be unable to return to work, while at the same time, they may face expensive medical bills and treatment costs. In order to improve your chances of receiving the maximum possible compensation when making a claim following a crash, it is crucial to obey doctor’s orders. Attending all of your medical appointments and following through with treatments is very important to your overall health, but is also extremely beneficial for your accident case. Here's why:
It shows that you are truly injured as a result of the crash.
It shows that you are doing your best to get better.
It creates a detailed record of your injuries and treatments.
It shows that you are taking the accident and your injuries seriously.
For our top tips on how to talk to your doctor about the pain you are experiencing, read here.
Correctly responding after a car accident is often as crucial to the success of your claim as the details of the accident itself. Unless you have been through the legal process of pursuing a claim in the past, you may be unfamiliar with how to proceed. Fortunately, you do not have to go through it alone — Kaufman Law, P.C. is here to help.
If you have been involved in a car accident in Georgia, do not hesitate to contact our office for guidance on how to proceed. We offer FREE consultations daily.
For more on what to do after a car accident, we encourage you to read here and here for what you shouldn't do after a car accident.