Ylla Gosney, Attorneys at Law helps injury victims through the legal process in Oklahoma. There’s a lot that goes into the process, but one of the most important things about the entire process is how you get treatment for your injuries. Gaps in this treatment can really hurt your case, but we can help. Contact us today for a free consultation.
How Do Gaps in Treatment Impact Your Case?
Pain is one of the most difficult parts of any injury situation. Whether it’s a car accident or slip and fall, you could be facing a whole host of injuries. In that respect, getting medical treatment is extremely important for taking care of your health. It might seem obvious, but if you’re hurt, you need to go to the doctor.
But it’s also an important part of your legal options. Getting treatment quickly not only takes care of your health in the short-term, but in the long-term as well. But, when you lapse in seeing a doctor, it’s certainly going to impact your claim:
- Credibility – If you have long gaps between medical treatment, it may make others question how serious your injury really is. Insurance companies might argue that if your injury was serious, you would have been getting regular treatment. Then, they can use this as a way to devalue your claim.
- Consistency – Consistent medical care shows a clear record of your injury and how it affects your life. Gaps in treatment can make it hard to prove that your injury is still affecting you or that it impacts your ability to work and do daily activities.
- Impact on your recovery – Not following your doctor’s advice or skipping appointments can slow down your recovery. Others might claim that your lack of treatment contributed to any ongoing problems, which could lower your settlement offer.
- Documentation of your losses – Missing treatment can lead to incomplete records of your medical costs and pain. This can weaken your case when you try to recover damages.
Everybody responds to an injury differently, but consistent medical treatment is very necessary for keeping tabs on your injuries. Not only that, but this will also provide you with key documentation and proof when you actually show your losses. This is one of the most important things you need to do when thinking about your legal options. Check out our video for more information.
What Our Oklahoma Personal Injury Lawyers Can Do For You
If you’ve been injured in an accident and feel overwhelmed, our team of experienced personal injury lawyers at Ylla Gosney will be there to help. We provide a personalized approach tailored to your needs and take pride in building strong cases for damages. We can:
- Look into the accident to figure out who’s responsible
- Help you gather evidence and medical records
- Interview witnesses and medical experts
- Talk and negotiate with insurance companies
- Working to get you a fair settlement.
You don’t have to go through this process alone-contact us today for a free consultation and let us guide you through the next steps.
