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Why Is Choosing The Right Doctor Crucial For Your Personal Injury Case?

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After suffering an injury in an accident because of another person’s negligence, you must seek immediate medical attention. But while it is imperative that you seek prompt medical attention, the doctor you choose will ultimately determine not only your recovery but also whether or not you have a solid personal injury case. The right doctor can be a crucial element of your personal injury case. A good doctor can increase your chances of having a successful personal injury claim.

Why Should You See a Doctor Immediately After Your Accident?

After an accident, it is crucial that you see a doctor immediately, even if you think your injuries are minor. First, this is crucial for your health and well-being. Second, seeing a doctor immediately after an accident is vital for your personal injury case. If you do not seek immediate medical attention, the insurance company might argue that you were not really hurt in the accident. The insurance company might point to the delay in seeking treatment as proof that you did not suffer a serious injury. The insurance company may also argue that you suffered your injuries in a different incident.

Why Choosing a Good Doctor Is Crucial for Your Personal Injury Case

The treatment you receive and your medical records play a crucial role in developing your personal injury case. These vital pieces of evidence help to prove, among other things, the severity of your injuries and causation (the relationship between your injuries and the accident in question). For this reason, your doctor can be an essential witness in your personal injury case.

Your attorney can hire a medical expert to discuss your treatment and medical records. But even if you need a medical expert, your treating doctor should also testify. The expert witness’s credibility may be under attack because of the perception that they have been paid to testify in your favor. On the other hand, your treating physician will generally have more credibility. Choosing the right treating physician ensures you have someone who can tell the full and clear story of your injuries.

Second, it is crucial that you choose the right treating physician to ensure you get an accurate diagnosis and avoid receiving unnecessary treatment. If you are misdiagnosed or receive unnecessary treatment, you may be unable to recover compensation for those medical expenses. You want to ensure you choose a qualified treating doctor who can diagnose your injuries accurately and recommend only the necessary treatment.

Be Truthful About Pre-Existing Injuries

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is hiding details about pre-existing injuries from your treating doctor. You might think you cannot recover compensation if you have a pre-existing injury, but that is not true. If your pre-existing injury was worsened in the accident, you can recover compensation. Being truthful with your doctor can help them determine if you are experiencing issues because of your pre-existing injury or if your issues are related to the accident.

Contact Us for Legal Help

If you have suffered injuries in an accident because of another person’s negligence, contact our West Palm Beach personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm for legal guidance.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Bradenton, Daytona Beach, Melbourne, and Naples areas.

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