When you walk away from a crash, it’s tempting to focus on your car, insurance claims, and whether you need a lawyer. But here’s the real deal: your health comes first — and here's why that matters far more than you think.
1. Hidden Injuries Are More Common Than You Think
Research shows that up to 50% of crash survivors have injuries that don’t manifest symptoms immediately, such as soft‑tissue damage, concussions, or internal bleeding. Without early treatment, these injuries can become chronic and hard to treat later. Missing doctor's visits can also provide insurance companies with an excuse to argue your injuries aren’t serious or related to the accident.
2. Medical Records Build Your Case
In personal injury law, your claim is only as strong as your medical documentation. Timely treatment creates a clear timeline of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery that links your pain directly to the accident. Delayed treatment? That gives defense lawyers a golden opportunity to question whether the crash caused your injuries—or if you just stayed home too long.
3. We Know the Medicine Inside-Out
At Hasty Pope, we don't just file claims — we master the medical details behind them. We’ve deposed countless orthopedic doctors, spine specialists, head-trauma experts — you name it. This isn't just for show: it helps us guide you toward the right treatment and reinforce your claim with real medical insights. That’s how you turn pain into proof.
4. Delay = Lost Value
According to studies from the Insurance Research Council, delayed medical evaluation can reduce claim value by 20–30%. Insurance companies prey on this — hoping you won’t file, or that your injuries will weaken over time. You deserve better.
What You Should Do Immediately After a Crash:
- Visit a doctor or specialist ASAP — no matter how minor your pain seems.
- Stick to their treatment plan — follow-up visits, imaging, rehab.
- Let us handle the rest — the legal side, the paperwork, the negotiations.
Bottom line: Your health is your case.
Start your recovery strong — by getting medical care immediately. That way, we can fight for the fair compensation you deserve while you focus on getting back to your life.