3 Things To Keep In Mind When You Suffer A Soft Tissue Injury In A Car Accident

Soft tissue injuries are some of the worst kind of injuries to suffer in a car accident. They can make you sore and uncomfortable, while at the same time it can be difficult to prove medically that you have a soft tissue injury to your insurance company because its not as obvious as a broken bone. Here are a few things you need to keep in mind about car accidents and soft tissue injuries. 

#1 Soft Tissues Injuries Can Take Time To Feel

One of the trickiest things about soft tissue injuries is that you often don't notice them right away. After an accident, you should always head right to the doctor to get checked up. Remember, it may take hours or until the next day to notice soft tissue issues. After an accident, your body is generally teeming with adrenaline, which can cause you to not notice soft tissue injuries. Also, in general, it can take a while for your body to register soft tissue injuries.

#2 Get A Formal Diagnose

If you notice pain developing after you get checked out by your doctor, call your doctor up and let them know about the new pain that you are feeling. Ask the doctor to add your conversation to their notes, and schedule a follow-up appointment in order to get your soft tissue injuries checked out. You want to document your soft tissue injuries as soon as you can with a doctor.

When you go to your doctor, ask them to do more than simply note your concerns. See if you can get an MRI taken or another medical test that will further confirm the soft tissue injury that you are experiencing. Ask your doctor what you need to do to get better, and follow their rest and care directions. Be sure to schedule another follow-up within a week or two to check on your soft tissue injury. You want as much documentation as possible on your soft tissue injury.

#3 Keep Your Own Records

Keep your own records of your injuries. Write down the dates that you went to the doctor. If your doctor gave you specific care instructions, document how you follow those care instructions each day. If you have to make any changes to your life, such as getting help with your children because you can't pick them up, write those down as well. Document how you followed the doctor's orders and how this injury impacted your life.

Properly documenting your soft-tissue car accident injury is the key to getting the settlement that you deserve. Be sure to share this documentation with your car accident attorney so they can help you get the settlement you deserve for your soft tissue injury. 

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