How to choose the right Doctor following and Accident

Another common mistake people make following an automobile accident is neglecting to obtain appropriate and timely medical attention.

This is crucial for properly creating a personal injury claim that will achieve maximum benefit.

Depending on the severity of the accident, victims often travel by ambulance to the emergency room.

In the case of soft tissue ("sprain/strain") claims there is little medical benefit which can be achieved by going to the emergency room for a "$100.00 aspirin").

One should note, however, that insurance companies do tend to evaluate claim value higher when there has been a trip to the emergency room, even in the lesser injuries.

In either case, again depending if the injuries are fractures, neurological injuries (i.e. disc compression) or soft tissue, it is important to receive timely follow up medical attention.

In the case of the soft tissue cases, this would usually constitute physical therapy of chiropractic care.

Often, injury victim without insurance assume that treatment is not available, since they assume they can not afford it.

I have had many a client come to me for representation a week or more following an accident who has failed to receive any treatment.

If the injury victim contacts a knowledgeable personal injury attorney, that attorney should be able to refer them to a doctor who will accept a medical lien. This means that the attorney agrees to pay the victims medical bills following the personal injury settlement with the insurance company.

The medical lien allows the injury victim to obtain treatment now and "pay later".

A reputable attorney will often work with orthopedics, neurologists, MRI centers, physical therapists and other health care providers on the lien basis to ensure treatment is effective, timely and well documented.

This ensures that the accident victim will have the best care an the best case possible. For more information regarding auto injuries call Allan Field