What Role Does Medical Documentation Play in a Car Accident Claim?
If you were injured by another driver’s negligence, you’ll file your claim with their insurance provider, and the strength of your claim will hinge on your ability to prove the other driver’s fault in the matter and to prove the extent of the physical, financial, and emotional injuries you suffered as a result. Medical documentation will play a primary role in your ability to demonstrate the severity of your physical injuries and the extent to which they’re affecting your life. If this is the challenging situation you find yourself in, you need an experienced Florida car accident attorney in your corner.
Your Car Accident Claim
The insurance company handling your car accident claim will do whatever it can to keep your settlement low – and its profits high – which means it’s not going to simply take your word for it when it comes to the injuries you’ve suffered. In fact, they may question whether the injuries you claim are accident-related in the first place. To effectively make your point, you’ll need comprehensive medical documentation, which can include all the following:
- Your medical bills
- Your doctor’s report, account of your expected prognosis, and determinations in relation to your future medical needs
- Your medical records – as relevant to the claim in question
- The testimony of medical professionals who have expertise in the kind of injuries you’ve suffered
If you have an underlying condition that was made worse by the accident covered in the claim – or that the insurance company believes it can relate your current injuries to – you can expect them to dig in their heels and make the matter that much more complex. Leaving the medical documentation and the insurance company to your knowledgeable car accident attorney is always in your best interest.
Your Legal Damages
You were injured by another driver’s negligence, such as distraction, excess speed, aggression, impairment, or exhaustion, and the losses you can seek compensation for include each of the following:
- Property damage to your car and its contents
- Your medical bills, which may include related future healthcare needs
- Your lost wages, which may include a decrease in your earning power over your lifetime
- Your physical and emotional pain and suffering, which can be immense in the aftermath of a violent crash
The Importance of Complete Medical Documentation
Having complete medical documentation will play a critical role in your ability to collect compensation for your losses as they relate to your medical expenses, but it goes beyond that. The more serious your injuries and the more difficult your prognosis is, the more likely it is that your earning potential will be affected. Your serious injuries – as determined by your medical documentation – also support your claim of significant physical and emotional pain and suffering. In other words, having strong medical documentation is paramount to your claim, and your accomplished car accident attorney can help you with that.
Turn to an Experienced Florida Car Accident Attorney for the Help You Need
The dedicated car accident attorneys at Matthews Injury Law – serving Tampa, Sarasota, and Seminole, Florida – are committed to harnessing the full force of their experience and drive in pursuit of the medical documentation needed to bring your strongest claim – in support of a settlement that covers your complete losses. Learn more by contacting us online or calling us at 813-530-1000 today.