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SHOULD I SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
RIGHT AFTER THE ACCIDENT?

By Dan Baldyga

THE ANSWER TO THAT ONE IS: "Absolutely" !

Many individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident are too embarrassed to seek Medical Attention. Either their bumps or bruises don’t seem to be serious or the onset of symptoms don’t immediately occur.

After an impact, an initial evaluation, at a local hospital’s Emergency Room, is solidly recommended. X-Rays can be performed which will generally rule out broken bones or fractures. AND ALSO: Muscle relaxants and/or anti-inflammatory medications can be prescribed to address muscle strains or pulls.

Sure, it’s true that not every accident produces an injury: HOWEVER: If the onset of a serious injury is delayed, the failure to have a medical complaint recorded will absolutely affect your chances of financial recovery.

NEVER FORGET: Back and neck injuries (like herniated disks) are not always determinable ! Too often they’re initially diagnosed as “Soft Tissue” injuries before a MRI or a CT Scan reveals a disc injury.

Normal x-ray film is generally not diagnostic of disc injuries!

Most insurance adjusters will refuse to pay a claim when there has been a delay in receiving that type of treatment.

Dan Baldyga was on-the-job for almost 40 years and (even though there were solid reasons as to “Why” there was a delay or gap in treatment) almost every victim ended up uncompensated.

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY: If your physician diagnosed an injury, you must make sure to keep your appointments and scheduled treatments. This is true - - even if all the doctor is doing is examining you and then prescribing new medications.

Take it from Dan who knows (after handling many thousands of such cases): Documentation of your “Pain and Suffering” is essential to successfully be paid what you have coming for your claim.

You must believe me when I say, “That’s not going to happen if you stop seeing your doctor and just pray to your Higher Power asking Him that in time you’re going to slowly but surely get well“ !

UNSUCCESSFUL TREATMENT WILL ALWAYS LEAD YOUR DOCTOR TO BECOME MORE AGGRESSIVE - - ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO DISCOVERING THAT WHICH WILL ABSOLUTELY HELP WITH YOUR RECOVERY.

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DISCLAIMER:
The purpose of this article SHOULD I SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION RIGHT AFTER THE ACCIDENT? is for all readers to understand the motor vehicle accident claim process. Neither Dan Baldyga, Scott Baker, I GOT HIT, LLC, and/or the Accident Resource make any guarantee of any kind whatsoever, NOR do they purport to engage in rendering any professional or legal service; NOR to substitute for a lawyer, an insurance adjuster, or claims consultant, or the like. Where such professional help is desired it is THE INDIVIDUAL’S RESPONSIBILITY to obtain said services.

Dan Baldyga’s third and latest book, AUTO ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE CLAIM (How To Evaluate And Settle Your Loss) can be found on the internet at http://www.caraccidentclaims.com or http://www.autoaccidentclaims.com. This book reveals “How To” handle your property damage claim so you won’t be taken advantage of. It also goes into detail regarding BASE (The Baldyga Auto Accident Settlement Evaluation Formula). THE BASE FORMULA explains how to determine the value of the “Pain and Suffering” you endured - - because of your personal injury!

Copyright (c) 2005 By Daniel G. Baldyga. All Rights Reserved.

Dan Baldyga - Author
dbpaw@comcast.net
AUTO ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE CLAIM
(How To Evaluate And Settle Your Loss)
http://www.autoaccidentclaims.com

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