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Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions

Injury Car Accident Plan -

Unfortunately, many car accidents result in some kind of injury. Whether the injury is to soft tissue, or broken bones, taking the following steps will help you help to best recover costs from your insurer or the driver at fault.

Seek Medical Attention Immediately -

As soon as you are physically able, you should seek medical care. Often care begins right at the accident site. If you leave the site and later find you are in pain, or suspect an injury, do not delay. Many people hope their symptoms will get better only to find that they have sustained a lasting injury. Seeking immediate medical attention reduces the chance that someone can suggest that the symptoms were caused by something other than the accident.

Describe Symptoms Precisely -

At each exam, describe your systems as precisely as possible. Be sure to mention all areas of the body that hurt, and all symptoms you are experiencing. Do not dismiss odd symptoms you may be feeling. Providing a complete medical report will help your doctors give you the very best care. Ignoring or underreporting symptoms can confuse your diagnosis and raise doubts later about the validity of medical claims.

Review Records for Accuracy -

Ask your doctor to see your chart. Your medical chart is for your information as well as your doctor’s. If you see anything you do not understand, ask for it to be explained. Make sure that you review your chart for accuracy and completeness. Sometimes in making a medical history, doctors may leave out information they do not think is important at the time. Be sure that what is written in your chart accurately describes the symptoms you have and any recommended treatment plan. The more consistent the medical record is with your condition at the time of the accident, the easier it will be to obtain the treatment you need and recover the costs of that treatment.

If you are injured in an accident, remember these three vital steps: SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY, DESCRIBE SYPTOMS PRECISELY, and REVIEW RECORDS FOR ACCURACEY. This will go a long ways to helping you recover. We wish you a speedy recovery!

If you or someone you love are involved in an injury car accident and you need expert legal advice call the Offices of Michael P. Sousa at 858-453-6122. We are here to help.