Hurt in a crash? Records of your injuries are essential

On Behalf of Mallilo & Grossman Attorneys at Law | Mar 14, 2022 | car accidents |

There is a risk of getting into a car crash each and every time that you go driving. Unfortunately, some people aren’t as cautious as they should be on the roads, and their actions may lead to serious collisions, injuries and deaths.

When you suffer an injury in a collision, it is very important that you seek medical care. After you do, you should keep every document that describes your injury, details your diagnosis or otherwise refers to what you’re going through with your wounds.

Why is good documentation important after a collision?

It is important to have good documentation because you will have a better chance of making an insurance claim that gives you the results that you want. For example, if you don’t go to the hospital and get care right away, you open up the risk of the insurance company claiming that your injuries weren’t related to the crash. If you don’t keep copies of your hospital records or doctor’s notes, it will be harder to prove when you were seen, what was said during the appointment and the state of your injuries at that time.

Good documentation will support a better claim

Good documentation does support getting a better settlement offer or payment of your personal injury claim, because you’ll have some proof to show how much you’ve paid so far. With additional diagnostic paperwork, you may be able to support a claim for compensation that looks to the future and the possible surgeries or treatments you will need at that time, too.

For the best possible settlement or claim, it’s necessary to have all of your medical paperwork ready for the insurance company. Additional items may help too, like a doctor’s letter or witness statements about your health and how you’ve been impacted by your injuries.

After a crash, it is your right to make a claim for compensation against an at-fault driver. Building your case with good documentation will help make sure you get the most out of your claim, so you can focus on your recovery instead of the financial losses you’ve faced.

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