How Do You Know If You Have an Injury Claim?

A personal injury claim can involve various harms to your body or emotions. Before you file a claim with the insurance company, not only do you need to know that you have been injured, but you also need to know the full extent of your injuries. This is not a diagnosis that you can make on your own. In order to put yourself in a position to file a claim for compensation, you should see a doctor as soon as possible after your accident. They will diagnose your injuries and give you the documentation that you need to seek compensation.

Some accident victims may receive treatment at the scene and be hospitalized after the crash. Others may not realize that they had been injured until days or weeks after the accident. Not all car accident injuries show symptoms immediately. Some injuries are lurking beneath the surface, and they are getting worse without medical treatment.

When you file a personal injury claim, the insurance company will look very closely at your medical records. They will scrutinize the basis of your claim, as well as when and how you sought medical treatment. You do not want to have to explain why you waited to see a doctor. In fact, the best case scenario is that you see a doctor and realize that you have no claim. This means that you have not suffered car accident injuries. If you have been injured, you will then have the documentation necessary to file an insurance claim.

Contact an Anderson Personal Injury Lawyer Today

In addition to seeing a doctor, the other person that you need to contact after an accident is an experienced lawyer. Call the law firm of Bradley & Perkins at 864.883.9146 or message us online to schedule your free initial consultation.