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Does it matter that I didn't see the doctor right after my car accident?
A: Generally speaking, yes, it does matter. If you are in a car accident and fail to get medical care right away, you may have a harder time recovering fair compensation for your claim. From the insurance company's perspective, you must not have been hurt that bad; otherwise, you would have seen a doctor immediately after the accident. They could use this "delay in medical care" against you. Keep in mind that each case is different, so it would be best to talk with a lawyer about your situation.
It is important to seek medical care after an accident for another reason besides the impact it could have on your case. Failing to see a doctor could put your health in jeopardy. Some injuries don't surface right away and you are much better off getting evaluated by a physician before additional problems arise.
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Auto Accidents and Car Wrecks
- Does it matter that I didn't see the doctor right after my car accident?
- Do I have to use my own health insurance for my auto accident injuries? I've been injury in a motor vehicle accident and my doctor has referred me for therapy. I have private health coverage through work and I have Accident Benefits Coverage on my auto policy. My auto insurer is telling me I have to use my own private health coverage to pay for therapy costs prior to accessing my Accident Benefits Coverage. Why?
- I was injured in a car accident and my insurance company is telling me I have to use my personal insurance (e.g. Desjardins, Blue Cross, Manulife) to pay for my massage therapy, physiotherapy and prescription drugs before I can use either the accident benefit coverage (Section B) on my automobile policy, or the insurance of the guy who hit me. Is this right?