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A Kansas City Car Accident Lawyer Explains Why You Should Seek Medical Attention after a Missouri Car Crash

If you have been in a Kansas City car crash and you are not sure if you’ve been injured, you should still seek medical attention. If you can’t go the emergency room right away, make an appointment to see your family doctor the next day. If you are just a little achy and sore, you might think it’s better to wait and see if the pain gets better on its own. But, small pains often are indicators of more serious injuries. A stiff neck can be a symptom of whiplash and, if untreated, whiplash can cause chronic pain that lasts for years. A headache may be an early symptom of a brain injury, so get your small pains checked out.

Another reason to see a doctor is that if you wait for more symptoms before seeking medical attention, the car insurance company may not take your injury seriously. Insurance companies will tell a jury that if you were really hurt in an accident you would have gone to the ER immediately or at least seen a doctor as soon as possible; most jurors don’t have medical backgrounds. They expect to documentation of your injuries starting immediately after the crash.

When you see your doctor, be honest about how you are feeling. It’s ok to admit to feeling pain – after all, you’ve been in a car accident. Don’t minimize the extent of your injuries or say that the injuries don’t hurt much when they do. Severe pain may be a sign that there is further injury. In addition, your level of pain will be in your medical records and will support your accident claim.

Don’t hide past accidents and injuries from your doctor or from your Kansas City car accident lawyer. The insurance industry has a database of accident injuries. If you have been injured in a prior accident, they will know. So be upfront about your medical history so you can get the best care from your doctor and the best representation from your attorney.

Finally, always show up for follow-up medical appointments. When your medical records show that you’ve missed appointments, it indicates that your injury was not painful enough for you to get treatment. Even if you feel better, go to the follow-up appointment so your injury is documented.

For more advice about what to do after a Kansas City car crash, download our free book: “10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim.” If you have been injured in a Missouri car accident and would like to discuss your claim, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 to schedule a free consultation with a Kansas City car accident lawyer.

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