If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. However, to successfully pursue a personal injury claim, you will need to prove that you have suffered injuries and losses as a result of the accident. One of the most important sources of evidence for your claim is your family doctor.
Your family doctor is the medical professional who knows you best and has a record of your health history, conditions, and treatments. They can play a significant role in proving your personal injury claim by doing such things:
- Charting and making note of your injuries after the accident.
- Investigating and diagnosing your injuries and conditions after the accident.
- Referring you to specialists or other health care providers for further assessment and treatment.
- Prescribing medications and therapies for your recovery.
- Monitoring your progress and documenting any changes or complications.
- Providing medical reports and opinions on the nature, extent, and prognosis of your injuries.
- Testifying in court, in necessary, about your injuries and the changes noted post-accident.
By seeing your family doctor regularly after the accident, you can ensure that your injuries are properly diagnosed and treated, and that you have a clear and consistent record of your medical care. This can help you establish the causation, severity, and impact of your injuries, which are essential elements of your personal injury claim.
Your family doctor can also help you avoid some of the common pitfalls that can undermine your claim, such as:
- Failing to seek medical attention promptly after the accident.
- Missing or skipping appointments or treatments.
- Not following your doctor's advice or recommendations.
- Not disclosing any pre-existing conditions or injuries that may affect your recovery.
- Not reporting any new or worsening symptoms or complications.
By following your family doctor's instructions and keeping them informed of your condition, you can show that you are taking reasonable steps to mitigate your damages and that you are not exaggerating or fabricating your injuries.
In summary, seeing your family doctor is important in a personal injury claim because they can provide crucial evidence, advice, and assistance for your case. Depending on the type of injuries you have sustained, your family doctor can help you prove that you have suffered injuries and losses as a result of the accident, and that you deserve fair compensation for your damages.
In the event you do not have a family doctor, the best course of action is to go to a walk-in clinic and continue with the same clinic to document your injuries post-accident.
If you have been injured in an accident, please contact me for a free, no obligation consultation at 647-490-9444 ext. 101 or via email at tdangela@tadlaw.ca.
