Yes, you have to see a healthcare provider for two reasons: to protect your health and your legal rights. Under Florida Statute 627.736, the state's personal injury protection law, you have 14 days to see a doctor after being involved in an accident if you want to seek compensation for your medical expenses and other losses. The insurance company may decline your accident claim if you fail to get medical treatment within this timeline.
Then there are the health risks. Blurred vision or self-diagnosing headaches can be deadly. Aches and pains might be signs of more severe injuries. You may have a traumatic brain injury, internal bleeding, or spinal injury that self-diagnosis will miss.
Being injured due to someone else’s reckless behavior or negligence is a frustrating feeling. So do not let the at-fault party and their insurance companies take advantage of you. Contact us today!