Suffering from an injury can be a traumatic and painful experience. Not only do you have to endure a lengthy recovery process, but you also incur medical costs and other losses. One of the key elements that will affect the value of your personal injury claim is your medical history. Your previous medical history is important, as it shows the link between any pre-existing conditions and the injuries you sustained in the incident. Medical records obtained directly following the incident are ideal because they show the immediate aftermath of the incident on your body.
You should keep your attorney fully informed of your medical condition when creating your case. Your attorney will draft a complaint that shows how the incident caused your injuries and worsened any pre-existing conditions. If you plan to file a personal injury claim for your injuries, you should reach out to the compassionate and aggressive team of personal injury lawyers with Dominguez Law today.
Why You Need Medical Records When Filing a Personal Injury Claim
If you sustained injuries in an accident, you may be able to sue the responsible party in a personal injury lawsuit. You will want to recover damages for your losses including, but not limited to, the costs of any medical care, rehabilitation, and emotional damage. You should go to the doctor right after the accident to obtain documentation of any injuries or symptoms, no matter how minor. You may not feel symptoms of an injury right away, but a doctor may be able to identify your injury through scans or X-rays. You should continue visiting a doctor for treatment of all symptoms related to injuries you sustained in the incident.
As you receive treatment for your injury, you should make an effort to save all of your medical records after an accident, especially if you plan to file a complaint against the responsible party and pursue compensation. Your attorney can use your medical records to show how your health was directly impacted after the incident. Medical records are crucial when calculating the amount of economic damages you suffered as a result of your injury.
How Your Medical History Can Affect the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim
Your medical history predating your accident can affect the value of your case. A detailed medical history will reveal any pre-existing conditions that you had before the date of your accident. If you suffer injuries in an accident, you will only be able to recover damages caused by the accident itself, and you will most likely not recover all medical costs related to your pre-existing condition. This is why you should do your best to keep all your medical records organized. You need to show a clear distinction between your medical history leading up to the accident and your condition following the accident.
When there is evidence of a pre-existing condition, insurance companies will try to argue that your injuries stemmed from your pre-existing condition and not the accident. In your initial complaint, you must clearly show how the incident in question, not your pre-existing condition, caused your injury. You must be honest with your attorney if you want to have the best chance at recovering your damages. Your complaint should include all of the relevant information regarding your medical history.
Schedule Your Free Consultation With an Experienced Dominguez Law Personal Injury Attorney Today
When preparing to file a personal injury claim, you will need detailed documentation of your injuries. Medical records can help you calculate the amount of economic damages you are owed. Additionally, you should take your previous medical history into consideration when filing your claim. Insurance companies may try to avoid liability for your injuries by claiming that the accident was not the cause of your injury when you have a pre-existing condition. Dominguez Law’s personal injury attorneys are ready to help you prove the other party’s liability and recover your damages.
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