Personal Injury Law

A Car Accident Can Change Your Life

By Ward & Caggiano

We recently reported on insurance company tactics that may prevent hardworking individuals involved in Orlando car accidents from being treated fairly. As we explained, many people involved in automobile accidents are embarrassed to seek medical attention believing their pain and stiffness would pass with time. Unfortunately, when it is later determined that those symptoms were the result of a serious injury, it may be too late to prove that the injury occurred in the car accident.

While many individuals want to believe that there is no need to seek medical attention following a car accident, the safest approach is to have a doctor perform a proper evaluation. Generally, that will provide the peace of mind you deserve. From a legal standpoint, the visit to your doctor or emergency department will document your complaints in the event, you do develop long-term difficulties.

Doctors advise that as soon as possible, after an accident, an initial evaluation at a local Emergency Room is positively recommended. The reason for that is: X-rays can be performed which will generally rule out broken bones or factures. In addition, muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory medications can immediately be prescribed so as to address muscle strains and/or pulls.

If the onset of a serious injury is delayed, the failure to have a medical complaint recorded will affect your physical recovery. Back and neck injuries (like a herniated disc) are not always immediately determinable. They are often initially diagnosed as "Soft Tissue" injuries before an MRI or a CT Scan reveals a disc injury. Normal x-ray film - - cannot diagnose a disc injury. The failure to document medical injuries also permits the insurance company to deny that the injuries were caused by the car accident.

For more on insurance company tactics, you can read the Florida car accident book, Seeking Justice: An Insider's Guide for the Injured. When I wrote this book, I hoped it would help people involved in a car accident protect themselves from insurance company adjusters. I also wanted to provide a solid method for injured people to find the right lawyer. From the reviews we have received, it has done just that. For anyone injured in a Florida car accident, a Free copy of this book can be a great place to start.

Full post as published by Orlando Car Accident Lawyer Blog on May 07, 2010 (boomark / email).