After you have been involved in an accident, you may think that you only need as much medical care as you deem necessary. For example, if you have suffered a neck injury and your doctor tells you that you need physical therapy, you may decide that you can get better without it. While this is certainly your right, it is important that you understand that it could have a negative impact on the outcome of your personal injury case.
At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we cannot stress enough how important it is to get the right medical care. This is true because we care about the wellbeing of every one of our clients, and it is true because we want you to be able to recover the damages you are entitled to. Read on to discover why the right medical care is so important and then contact us at 909-982-0707 if you are ready for a free legal consultation.
Seeing the Wrong Doctor Could Result in a Denial to Pay Your Claim
You must be sure to see medical professionals who are well respected in their industry. If you choose a doctor who does not have the right credentials or specialties, then the insurance company for the person who caused the accident could deny your claim. Why? Because they could claim that if you had seen the right specialist, your injury would not have been as severe. They could argue that the doctor you did see was unnecessary because they do not have experience with what you sought treatment for.
Failing to Attend Follow Up Visits Could Be Detrimental to Your Case
If your doctor outlines a treatment plan, then you need to follow it. If you do not then you run the risk of several issues. First, it may be used as evidence that your injury was not as significant as you say it is. After all, if you did not see a reason to continue treatment then this means that you were not injured after all – or at least this is the argument that could be used against you.
Second, you run the risk of not being able to collect for long-term disability. If you suffered an injury that the other side claims was curable or treatable with the right medical care, and you did not get medical care, then they may be able to successfully argue that your long-term disability is the result of your decision not to seek medical treatment – not the accident itself.
The best way to know what type of medical care to get and where to get it is to work with a personal injury attorney who knows how to handle your case. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we want you to heal from your injuries and we want to ensure you are able to be compensated for relevant damages. Call us at 909-982-0707 now to learn more or to set up a free legal consultation.
