Why You Should Get Immediate Medical Attention After a Crash
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, there’s a good chance you suffered an injury. It’s important to note that injuries aren’t always obvious, especially after crashes. The combination of shock, stress, and adrenaline can mask the pain and reduced mobility of many injuries, and some take time to become symptomatic.
Because of that, you should get medical treatment as soon as possible. The easiest way is to travel to a hospital in an ambulance if one is dispatched to the crash scene. The emergency responders can begin treating you at the scene and en route to the hospital, where you’ll receive further attention and care. But even if you don’t travel via ambulance, you should arrange your own transportation as soon as you can.
Getting immediate treatment not only helps prevent your injuries from worsening, but it also rules out internal injuries. Some crashes cause organ damage and internal bleeding. You may not realize you have these problems until they become symptomatic hours or even days later. These types of injuries can result in serious complications and can even be life-threatening.
Finally, getting immediate medical treatment strengthens your injury claim if you file one. It shows that your injuries are serious and undeniably linked to the crash. If you wait too long, the insurance company will wonder whether your injuries are serious or were even caused by the auto accident.
After getting medical treatment, be sure to contact an experienced Roanoke auto accident lawyer. The legal team at Skolrood Law Firm is standing by to build your claim. Contact us today.
