Charles County, MD Auto Accidents: When Should I Get Medical Treatment?
If you have suffered injuries in a Waldorf, Maryland car or auto accident, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Treatment is essential for any injuries and, if you have been the innocent victim of another person’s negligence, you will be able to seek reimbursement for all medical bills and expenses. If an ambulance arrives at the scene of the accident, as a matter of practical advice, we here at the Law Office of Robert Castro, recommend that you go to the hospital emergency room to be evaluated by medical professionals. Many believe that there is no reason to go to the emergency room, particularly if the accident seems minor. But, even “minor” accidents can cause serious injuries. Others may be in a bit of pain, but try to “be brave” or believe they are not THAT injured or are “late for work” or decide not to go to the emergency room for other reasons. But the wiser stance is to have a professional medical evaluation. Your health is more important than “being brave” or getting to work on time.
Just as important, adrenaline, stress, trauma, and other factors may be masking pain and injury. So, a victim may “feel fine” but that is not truly the case. Again, the wiser stance is to have a professional medical evaluation.
What About the Next Day or Even Later?
Again, we here at the Law Office of Robert Castro, recommend that you seek medical treatment as soon as possible even if it is the day after the auto accident in Charles County or other parts of Southern Maryland. As noted, some injuries do not manifest at the scene of the Waldorf, MD accident. This is common with soft-tissue injuries to ligaments and muscles. The pain, soreness, and tightness may only begin to manifest later in the day or the next morning. Such warning signs should not be ignored. Seeking treatment is more important than “being brave” or not taking time off because of some work or other deadline. This is true even for a longer delay like a few days, a week, or even a month.
Where to Seek Medical Treatment?
Legally, it does not matter where you seek medical treatment. Immediately after the accident, most seek treatment at a local hospital. But, seeking treatment from a family physician is just as acceptable.
Legal Issues With a Significant Delay in Seeking Treatment
Another reason for seeking immediate medical treatment concerns legal liability. As noted, in Waldorf, Maryland, innocent victims of an auto accident are entitled to be compensated for all injuries. But, compensation is only available if the injuries are causally related to the accident. So, the longer the delay in seeking treatment, the more the at-fault driver can argue that the injuries were not related to the accident or that the injuries are not “real.”
Contact Waldorf, MD Personal Injury Attorney Robert Castro Today
This article has been provided by the Law Office of Robert Castro. For more information or questions contact our office to speak to an experienced Maryland personal injury lawyer at (301) 870-1200. We are Waldorf, MD Personal Injury lawyers. Our address is 2670 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601.
