You leave your house and get into your vehicle to get to one location or another. As you are driving you are following the rules of the road and being a responsible driver. Then, out of nowhere, another automobile comes barreling at you and everything happens so fast you are unable to avoid the ultimate collision that takes place. In seconds your car is totaled and you are in a great deal of pain. Before you know it, you hear the loud-pitched sounds of police sirens and ambulance alarms coming your way. Should you accept emergency medical treatment? 

It is not uncommon for victims of car accidents to forgo the help of emergency first responders because of the fear that the cost of accepting such help can be more than they can afford. This is truly a difficult situation to be in. In certain situations, a victim has no choice because if their injuries are catastrophic, the first responders that arrive at the crash scene may have a duty to just take the victim and get them to the hospital for treatment as fast as possible. Other times, the victim may be badly injured but still lucid enough to make a determination for themselves.

The aftermath of a car accident can be jarring for everyone involved. Clear and resolute decision-making typically is not the easiest thing nor the natural response. But it is always a good idea, whether a victim of a car accident goes with an ambulance or if they see their doctor once they get home, to get medical attention as soon as possible. Without medical care, an injury can get worse or it can advance into another detrimental condition that negatively impacts a person’s overall health and wellbeing.

If you were involved in a car accident in Florida, the Jacksonville car accident attorneys at The Law Offices of Sheftall & Associates can meet with you during a free consultation to evaluate your accident situation. Should your accident experience rise to the level of filing a legal suit to obtain compensation, the talented and trusted Jacksonville personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Sheftall & Associates can help you with your claim.

Why is Rapid Medical Attention Necessary after a Car Accident?

Medical treatment is always important after a car accident where injuries result. There are two main reasons why a victim of a car accident should be open to receiving medical treatment rapidly after they have been injured in a car accident. 

Quicker Healing and Better Health Outcomes

Injuries generally will heal quicker when they have focused treatment over not having any or delayed treatment. When injuries are identified, correctly diagnosed, and then provided with a treatment plan, not only do the prospects of a full or close to full recovery become higher but also the length of time to recover also improves and lessens. 

Also, getting treatment quickly stops an injury from becoming even more physically damaging to a victim. And, it can additionally prevent an injury from causing other health implications that can greatly reduce one’s quality of life.

Stronger Personal Injury Claims

When you file a personal injury claim for compensation there are many damages that you may include in your request for financial recompense.  One of them would be to recover the costs of your medical treatment. If you wait on getting medical care and assistance, the insurance company will use this as a means to devalue your claim and poke holes in it so they can pay you far less than what you deserve. The regular question is if the victim was so physically harmed, why did they wait to see a doctor or why did they refuse emergency treatment?

Insurance companies are tactical and they are always angling to find any way possible to pay victims less than they need for their true costs or just outright deny their claims and pay them nothing at all. To combat this, teaming up with a Jacksonville automobile accident lawyer is beneficial. The team at The Law Offices of Sheftall & Associates understands how insurance companies work and how to manage them. When you have an attorney on your side, you have a dedicated advocate who will be fighting to preserve your rights and your best interests. 

Types of Devastating Injuries that Can Happen After an Accident

There are many types of injuries that can result when a car accident takes place. In limited situations, people involved in a crash may walk away without a scrape or any physical harm. But in many situations, some amount of physical harm is sustained. This can be minor bumps and bruises or other more severe injuries like:

• Broken bones
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Spinal cord damage
• Deep and severe emotional trauma
• Massive lacerations
• Puncture injuries
• Paralysis
• Sprains and strains
• Whiplash
• Amputations
• Disfigurement
• Permanent, debilitating injuries
• Burns
• Loss of sight, hearing, or other senses
• Death

This list illustrates how devastating a car accident can be but it is not by any means an inclusive index. 

Speak to a Jacksonville Car Accident Attorney Today

It is understandable to be hesitant to accept emergency treatment after a car accident, but denying it could do you more harm than good. The most important thing when you are harmed in a crash is your health. Persevering it to the best of your ability may mean getting emergency medical treatment or treatment as soon after your crash as possible. The impact that this rapid treatment can have on your personal injury claim may help you get the full amount of fair compensation you both need and deserve.

You have rights and when you are harmed in a vehicular collision that was caused by a negligent party, you may be able to hold them accountable by filing an injury claim against them to get the compensation you need for your damages. To learn more about your options, the Jacksonville car accident lawyers at The Law Offices of Sheftall & Associates can help. Please call today to schedule a free consultation at 904-647-2296. You have a limited amount of time to file a claim for compensation in the state of Florida so do not delay.