Personal injury claims are contingent on evidence that can be tied to some form of negligence. A lot of people assume that just because they got injured, this entitles them to compensation. The reality is that personal injury lawsuits can be complex, and insurance companies will do just about anything to prove you either weren’t injured, played a role in your injuries, or your injuries weren’t as severe as you made them out to be. Whether you were rear-ended, slipped and fell at a retail store, got exposed to toxic substances at work in an industrial setting, or fell off a boat due to poor boat navigation, it is vital that you get yourself checked out immediately by an urgent care physician.

Many individuals who feel somewhat fine immediately after an accident or slip and fall may decide to not go to the physician because they equate the lack of pain or substantial amount of the same to mean that they are fine and do not need to be medically observed. However, the phenomena of hidden and delayed injuries is a reality for a lot of people who later discover that their injuries were indeed severe when they start suffering puzzling complications such as shooting back pain, blurred vision, blood in one’s urine, blinding headaches and so on.

Insurance companies are sophisticated and savvy and know all the ricks in the book to get you to settle for a low amount or sign a document where you pledge to not bring forth a lawsuit later on. If you sustained injuries in a personal injury event and are wondering if this will potentially affect the outcome of your personal injury claim, read on to find out how we can help make everything right through the application of various legal principles on your behalf.

Prepared to Litigate When Insurance Companies Don’t Negotiate Fairly

Are you looking for an affordable and experienced personal injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced personal injury attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience where we’ve recovered over $260 million and counting for our clients who span the entire country and come from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

At McCready Law, we pride ourselves in not just saying we get our clients results, we PROVE it. We are committed to getting the best settlement or verdict for our clients and we apply various tactics in order to achieve this such as ensuring claims are handled by experienced and tenured attorneys and not paralegals as is common in most law firms, putting together a team of experts such as physicians and investigators, as well as working closely with you to ensure you’re ready for any depositions a well witness who may corroborate your allegations.

We are also open to litigate if the insurance company is not amenable to a reasonable negotiation regarding the legitimacy of your claim, as taking a case to court, particularly when the injured party has sustained catastrophic injuries. We run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we have nationwide reach thanks to our vast network of trusted law firms and attorneys that we work closely with to get you the best possible outcome.

Lastly, we take on all cases on a contingency fee basis, and what this means is that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you were injured due to the negligent actions of another party in a slip and fall, work-related incident, or auto accident, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Delayed Medical Treatment and Personal Injury Claims – What to Know

Here are some of the main reasons why delayed medical treatment is ill-advised for a personal injury claim:

Credibility Concerns

When you delay seeking medical attention after an accident, insurance adjusters and even jurors may interpret this as an indication your injuries were not severe and that you are possibly exaggerating your condition, even when you are not. This then translates to a lack of support and sympathy for your claims, and you may need to work harder to rebuild trust with juries and the insurance company representatives. To this end, you may need to gather additional evidence to demonstrate the legitimacy and severity of your injuries, which can lead to complications as well as delay case resolution.

Lack of Medical Documentation

Delaying medical treatment may also result in incomplete records, which can weaken the case. Documentation serves as definitive proof when it comes to your injuries, as this helps make the connection when it comes to your injuries and the negligent action that led up to the same. A paper trail is essential when it comes to proving injuries, so ensure to start the treatment process as soon as is possible.

Challenges Establishing Causation

In personal injury claims, establishing a clear link between the accident and your injuries is vital if you’re ever going to receive compensation. Should you choose to delay treatment, the defense may argue that the injuries were actually caused by something else other than the incident. In addition, prompt medical care may assist you in securing expert testimony to support the victim’s claim, adding another layer of legitimacy to your claim.

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Delayed medical treatment may hurt your personal injury claim, but all is not lost; by liaising with us, we can help connect you to medical resources and experts who can work efficiently in ensuring your injured are captured in an objective manner so as to help prove their legitimacy. To this end, we would like to invite you to give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.