How Refusing Medical Treatment May Affect Your Injury Claim
Insurance companies are always looking for an excuse to deny compensation for your car accident claim or to pay you less than what your claim is worth. If you are injured in a car accident and refuse medical treatment, this may give the insurance company a reason to deny your claim or pay less than the value of your claim.
When you try to resolve your claim alone, the insurance company knows that you may not understand how to file a claim or how to determine the full value of your claim. If you try to negotiate with the insurance company without legal representation, you may be putting yourself at risk of having your claim denied or receiving much less compensation that what your claim is worth.
If you or loved one has been injured in a car accident, protect your right to fair compensation by hiring an experienced personal injury attorney. The car accident attorneys at Contigo Centro Legal can help you through the process of filing an insurance claim so that you can recover the full compensation you deserve.
Reasons Why Injury Victims May Refuse Treatment
Many people refuse medical treatment after a car accident because they do not believe they were seriously injured. Even minor accidents can result in serious injuries that may not be apparent immediately after the accident. In some instances, injuries can appear several weeks or months after the accident occurred.
Injury victims who are involved in minor car accidents may not think they need to go to the hospital for treatment, which makes the insurance company believe the victim did not suffer an injury. Therefore, the insurance company may use that as a reason to deny a claim or offer a very small settlement.
Fortunately, even if you refuse medical treatment at the scene of the accident, you can still help your injury claim by seeing a medical professional as soon as possible after your accident. Again, some injuries may take weeks or even months to be felt, but it is important to seek medical treatment as soon as your injuries appear.
Can my Injury Claim be Negatively Impacted if I Refuse Treatment?
The facts of the case will determine whether refusing medical treatment will negative impact your injury claim. If you refuse to get basic medical treatment for your injuries, then the insurance company will have a good reason to determine you were not injured and deny your claim.
After a car accident, it is important to review your treatment options with your doctor to decide what treatment is best for you. You can also discuss treatment options with your attorney so that he or she can explain how your treatment options and decisions may impact your injury claim.
You should not make a decision about medical treatment based on what you think will result in a larger settlement for your injury claim. Your decision should be based solely on your health and well-being. The attorneys at Contigo Centro Legal will advise you during your treatment and will help you make the best decision for you and your family. Our attorneys are committed to fighting for the full value of your claim to ensure you are compensated for the necessary medical treatment you receive.
After an accident, it is important to be diagnosed by a medical professional to determine what treatment is needed for your injuries. Getting the necessary treatment validates your claim and proves you suffered an injury.
How Medical Evidence Improves Your Personal Injury Case
When you are facing dire financial circumstances after an injury, it is in your best interest to work with an experienced personal injury attorney to recover the maximum possible compensation for your losses. Below are three reasons why medical evidence vastly improves your personal injury case:
1. Proves the severity of your injuries and the level of medical treatment you will require. The only way to fully understand the extent of your injuries is to consult with a doctor or other medical professional. A medical evaluation will tell you how serious your injuries are and the damage the accident caused. The attorneys at Contigo Centro Legal will work with your doctors to determine how long it will take you to recover from your injuries and how much medical treatment you will require now and in the future. Having this information will inform the amount of compensation we will work to recover for you.
2. Shows your injuries are costly. Seeking medical treatment can be extremely expensive, and you would not have these medical expenses if your accident had not occurred. It is critical to keep a record of your medical bills and the amount of money you spend on medical treatment and other expenses. If you miss work, it will also be important to show how much lost wages you incurred from your injuries. Having good documentation of all medical expenses will be an important part of your personal injury case and overall settlement.
3. Lets the responsible party know you are serious about a lawsuit and seeking compensation for your injuries. If you want to get paid by the insurance company or person responsible for your injuries, the most important thing you can do is show that your injuries are serious and you are taking your injuries seriously by getting the medical treatment you need to recover. Consider this: How much would you pay someone who didn’t even see a doctor after they were injured in an accident? Do not give the insurance company or negligent party a reason to not pay you by failing to seek medical treatment or stopping treatment before you make a full recovery.
Contact Contigo Centro Legal Today
If you are injured in a car accident and do not know where to turn for help, contact the attorneys at Contigo Centro Legal today. Having an attorney on your side who understands your legal rights and will fight for justice for you is the best way to ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries.
At Contigo Centro Legal, our attorneys offer free consultations, which means you do not pay out of pocket to have our attorneys review your potential case. And, you pay no fees unless we win your case. Contact us today at 816-800-8000 or click on the chat button for more information.