Davis Law Group, P.S.

#2 - Top 10 Mistakes Pedestrian Accident Victims Make

Mistake #2 -  Failing to seek medical treatment promptly after a crosswalk accident.

If your pedestrian accident injuries are serious enough to warrant medical attention, then you need to consult with a doctor promptly, or go to your local emergency room. Insurance companies may refuse to believe that the injury is serious unless prompt medical attention has been received. Also, a visit to the doctor will create a chart note that becomes a permanent record in the case. The magnitude of your injuries, as well as your symptoms, will be recorded by a professional, and this information can be used later to prove the extent of your injury. Also remember to complete all your treatments. Failure to do so may not only jeopardize your health, but your case as well.