How Soon After A Car Crash Should You Seek Medical Help If You Don’t Feel Injured?
One of the first things you need to do after a Florida car accident is to see a doctor. In fact, this is a general rule when it comes to car accidents. But, if after your accident you don’t have any apparent injuries or don’t feel injured, you don’t have to call an ambulance to the accident scene. You can see a doctor once you leave the accident scene. However, it is crucial that you avoid waiting days, weeks, or months before seeing a doctor. Delaying seeing a doctor can adversely affect your health and well-being. Also, you put your right to compensation in jeopardy when you delay seeing a doctor after a car accident. With that said, if you were involved in a Florida car accident sometime back and you still haven’t sought medical help, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. You are better off seeing a doctor, days, weeks, or even months after your accident, than not seeing them at all.
Adrenaline and Endorphins Can Block Pain
Sometimes, sportspeople get injured when playing, and they continue playing without realizing they are injured. This is because when a person gets injured, their body generates adrenaline and endorphins. These two hormones can block pain. A car accident can also lead to the generation of adrenaline and endorphins. If that happens, you might not feel any pain after your car accident. However, just because you feel fine after a car accident does not mean you are uninjured. With the release of adrenaline and endorphins, your after-car accident pain may be partially or completely masked. Sometimes, it can take hours for the full extent of pain to reveal itself, and, sometimes, it can even take days.
Some of the car accident injuries that can be masked include;
- Neck injuries
- Head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
Importance of Seeing a Doctor Soon After a Car Accident
Firstly, when you see a doctor soon after your car accident, you can ensure the protection of your health and well-being. Secondly, seeing a doctor as soon as possible after a car accident helps you protect your right to compensation. The longer you wait to seek medical help, the more it will be difficult for you to prove the causation between your injuries and the accident.
Suppose you see a doctor immediately after an accident after suffering an injury that is not immediately apparent. In such a case, your doctor can advise you on what to look out for in the coming days or weeks to ensure you seek prompt medical care.
In summary, if you were in a car accident, do not delay seeking medical attention even if you feel fine. Not only can delaying seeing a doctor worsen your injuries, but it can also negatively affect any claim you file against an at-fault party.
Contact Us for Legal Help
If you need legal help after a Florida car accident, contact one of our Miami personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm. We can help you hold an at-fault party accountable and obtain the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Ocala, Jacksonville, Orlando, Daytona Beach, Bradenton, and Tampa areas.
Resource:
flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-reports/crash-dashboard/
