5 Things to Do After a Car Accident in Ohio for Compensation

Seek Prompt Medical Attention

Each auto accident situation is unique, with many considerations depending on the specific injury. This article sheds light on common considerations after a car accident.

It may seem obvious, but many individuals contact me weeks or even months after an accident, stating they haven't seen a medical provider for their injuries. They usually offer two reasons:

• They believed their injuries would heal on their own.
• They were worried about accumulating large medical bills.

It is always advisable to get checked by a medical professional immediately following an accident. This could include:

• Urgent care
• Emergency room
• Family doctor

Soft Tissue Injuries May Appear Later

It's important to remember that soft tissue injuries often take a few hours or even days to become apparent.

Without documentation of one’s injuries, one’s claim is significantly compromised.

Address Concerns About Medical Bills

While apprehension about medical bills is understandable, consider the alternative: without documented injuries, your claim is significantly compromised. This is especially problematic for significant soft tissue injuries.

Complete All Recommended Treatment

I have seen people jeopardize their auto injury claim by not following their doctor's orders. If your doctor orders any of the following, and you ignore them, it will likely be held against you:

• MRI scan
• Physical therapy
• Chiropractic care

Ignoring these orders signals to insurance companies that your injuries were not severe enough to warrant such treatment. The value of your claim generally doesn't depend on your subjective experience.

The value of one’s claim does not generally depend on what he or she subjectively experiences. Rather, it is based upon what he or she can objectively prove.

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Document Your Pain and Limitations

Track "Duties Under Duress" and "Loss of Enjoyment"

After an accident, it's common to be unable to perform activities you once did easily. Similarly, you might continue usual activities but with limitations or pain. These preclusions and limitations have value in auto accident claims.

It's a good idea to track these experiences in a journal and, more importantly, report them to your doctor(s). Ensuring these are noted in your medical record strengthens your claims. If they aren't noted, it's generally assumed they didn't exist.

Take Photos and Videos

Documenting your injuries with photographs and videos is an excellent way to ensure they receive fair consideration. This also applies to accident scenes and car damage. "Day in the life" videos, for example, can be particularly compelling.

They help claims representatives and jurors better understand the impact of your injuries. A picture tells a thousand words, and a video tells ten thousand.

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Hire an Experienced Lawyer Early

While this advice is self-serving, a good personal injury attorney can make the difference between a reasonable monetary recovery and no recovery at all.

Consulting with an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately after an accident can ensure the accident is analyzed appropriately

Many individuals wait too long to hire a lawyer, often after becoming frustrated with an insurance representative. This delay can have detrimental consequences for your claim. Much can and should be done in the early stages following an accident.

Consulting with an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately after an accident ensures the accident is analyzed appropriately and the injury claim proceeds in a manner that will guarantee a reasonable resolution.

Written by Andrew Tobergte, personal injury attorney at McKenzie & Snyder LLP.

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