Should I Get Medical Treatment After A Car Accident Even If I Feel Fine?

Answers to common questions about medical treatment after a car accident.

Should I get medical treatment after a car accident even if I feel fine?

Yes. You should see a medical professional after a car accident even if you feel fine, because adrenaline, shock, whiplash, concussions, soft tissue injuries, and internal injuries may not cause pain immediately. Prompt medical care also creates a record connecting your symptoms to the crash.

Why do people feel fine right after a car accident?

Immediately following a car accident adults and children will often have a rush of adrenaline and shock which blocks immediate pain. This is why some car accident victims start feeling pain hours after the initial crash. Delayed symptoms are normal sometimes taking hours or days before onset.

Can car accident injuries show up hours or days later?

Yes, car accident injuries often show up after the fear and shock of a car crash is over. Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and other well credible medical clinics understand that it is not unusual to start feeling pain later in the day after an accident.

What delayed symptoms should I watch for after a car accident?

Common delayed symptoms following a car accident can be headaches, dizziness, internal pain in chest and abdomen, tingling, weakness, shooting electrical pain and problems with breathing.

When should I go to the emergency room after a car accident?

As soon as you feel pain, dizziness, tingling, or weakness after a car accident it is best to seek immediate treatment at an emergency room near you.

Should I go to urgent care or my regular doctor?

It is best to go to an emergency room after a car accident so that proper medical diagnosis and treatment can be with x-rays, CT scans, and other diagnostic medical tools.

What injuries may not show up right away?

After a car accident muscle sprains, and tingling or numbness may not show up for hours because the car crash causes a traumatic inflammatory response trying to heal your body.

What happens if I refuse medical treatment at the scene?

If you refuse medical treatment after your accident the police will write it is a noninjury accident in the police report and EMS will write down, you refused medical care implying you were not hurt which harms your car accident claim for injury compensation and damages.

What should I tell the police and doctor about my injuries?

After a car crash you should always tell the police and doctor about every symptom you have, detailing the exact place in your body to help them understand the need for an ambulance or hospital. Doctors need the same exact description of your injuries to correctly diagnose you.

Can waiting to get medical care hurt my injury claim?

Yes, waiting to get medical care following a car accident creates doubt, confusion about the injury being related to the car crash and reduces your chance of getting a good settlement.

What is a gap in treatment?

A gap in treatment is what happens when too long a period between doctor visits occurs. Car insurance companies measure the gaps through their medical bill review software. Too many gaps lead to a denial of an injury claim from a car accident.

What medical records help prove my claim?

Ambulance records, emergency room records, and physical therapy records help establish that your car accident injuries were from the car crash. Understanding Kansas PIP coverage and medical billing documentation is essential for supporting your injury claim.

When should I call a car accident lawyer?

Call a car accident lawyer within the first hour after your car crash to get legal advice, medical direction and help in paying for your property damage, medical injuries, and wage loss.