If you were lucky enough to walk away from your Hallandale Beach car accident, it does not mean you are without injury. If you refused medical attention at the scene of the accident and have not been checked out by the doctor, you need to go to the nearest hospital as soon as possible. It is best to go to the emergency room or urgent care if you cannot get an immediate appointment with your doctor. Your health and well-being need to be your top priority.
Soreness after a car accident might simply be minor soft tissue injuries such as sprains or strains, but it can also indicate something more serious. Common car accident injuries such as whiplash and brain injuries do not immediately show symptoms.
Sometimes it takes days or weeks before someone realizes their soreness, headaches, or discomfort indicates something more. If you let a doctor examine you, they might be able to diagnose these injuries and prevent you from further damage or complications. Additionally, soreness in the abdomen can be a sign of life-threatening internal injuries.
If you intend to file an insurance claim and/or lawsuit after your Hallandale Beach car accident, you also need medical documentation of your injuries to support your claim. Your medical record serves as proof that your injuries occurred because of the accident and not for some other reason or as a result of another event. It is much more difficult for insurance companies to argue you have pre-existing injuries when your medical records show otherwise. Also, your doctor can serve as an expert witness and testify about your injuries and long-term prognosis.