How to Get the Medical Care You Need After a Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle accidents can be chaotic, and knowing what steps you should take afterward could be challenging. Injuries caused by motorcycle accidents range from bruises to severe road rash, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, it is crucial that you receive the medical care you need after a motorcycle accident.

Unfortunately, many people do not have high-quality health insurance. They may be concerned about how they will pay for all their medical expenses. If you have sustained injuries in a Charlotte motorcycle accident, you should know how to obtain the best medical care possible.

If you receive severe injuries, the paramedics who arrived at the accident scene might suggest that you go to the hospital immediately. If your injuries are not severe, you may wonder whether you should go to the doctor soon after the accident. You may want to take a few days and try to heal on your own, or you may be worried about the expense of going to your doctor's office or a specialist. It is essential that you receive a thorough medical evaluation after the accident.

The insurance company or defendant may try to claim that you were not injured in the accident or that your injuries were pre-existing. You can show that the motorcycle accident caused your injuries by receiving any necessary diagnostic tests. You will also be able to show the severity of your medical expenses. When in doubt, you should always receive medical attention.

Immediately after the accident, you should pursue medical attention. It is important that you do so right away. Waiting could have a negative effect on your recovery and any future claim you intend to make. Begin your treatment plan as soon as possible. If you need surgery, you should undergo surgery. If you need to begin rehabilitation and physical therapy, you should work with your medical team. It would be best if you kept a journal with all of your symptoms, regardless of how minor you think they may be. Write down the days you had to take off work and take photos of your injuries.

Following your doctor's orders is an integral part of receiving compensation for your medical expenses in the future. If you think your doctor is overly concerned with your injuries, follow their treatment advice. Doing so is essential for your health and can prevent future problems. It is also vital for any claim you may pursue.

For example, if you do not attend your physical therapy appointments, engage in physical activities despite your doctor's recommendations, fill your prescriptions, and take them on time, the insurance company may try to deny your claim. Even if the accident was not your fault, you still have the duty to take reasonable steps to mitigate your damages. Suppose you do not mitigate your damages and could have reasonably avoided making your injuries severe. In that case, your settlement offer or court award could be lowered.

Some motorcycle accident injuries require ongoing medical care for years after the accident. Catastrophic injuries can require ongoing medical care throughout a person's life. It is essential to consider your future medical needs when you develop a plan for recovering compensation with your attorney. The attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC, have the financial resources and professional network necessary to determine your future medical expenses correctly.

We will work with medical and financial experts to estimate your future medical care expenses. Our attorneys will aggressively pursue the total and fair amount of damages you need and deserve for your medical treatment. It is essential that you refrain from signing a settlement agreement with your insurance company before you discuss it with your attorney. Insurance companies are notorious for offering settlements that are too low and do not consider a victim's future medical needs.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you are probably understandably concerned about how you will pay for all of your medical expenses. If the accident was not your fault, you might be entitled to compensation for your current and future medical costs and other damages incurred. The best thing you can do is discuss your case with a skilled attorney who can help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Contact Arnold & Smith, PLLC, today to schedule a free case evaluation and learn more about your rights.