If you are injured but fail to get appropriate medical treatment, you put your health at risk. A record of medical treatment also helps establish your claim for damages and pain and suffering. If you are injured and fail to get the care you need, it is more difficult to prove the value of your case. Insurance adjusters often reason that a person in pain follows the treatment path prescribed by the doctor. Likewise, if you fail to follow doctor’s orders, an adjuster may think that you have fully recovered from your injuries. Insurance companies also look for gaps in your care path.