If you have been involved in an accident involving a ride-sharing service, you will need to seek medical care. Your medical treatment of your injuries is an essential part of the success of personal injury claim.
By having detailed medical records, and by having a physician who can testify about the extent of your injuries can make your personal injury claim a success. Failure to have detailed medical records from your doctor could break your case.
Your medical care and the records associated with your injuries suffered in the accident with a ride-sharing service can be critical to your case’s success. These records can help establish the link that shows the connection between your injuries and the accident. The treating medical provider usually is considered more credible than the hired medical experts who judges and juries might think are motivated by money since they are paid to testify.
Seeking Treatment After an Accident
If you were injured in an accident with a ride-sharing service and you didn’t seek medical care right away, or you waited to seek care until an attorney told you to do so, then it can be harmful to your claim. You need to establish care right away to show that your injuries are indeed resulting from the crash. Failure to establish care might result in the insurer arguing that the injuries were pre-existing and that is why the medical attention wasn’t sought right away.
After getting the initial care you need following an injury in accident, accident injury victims usually need follow-up treatment. You might also need rehabilitative treatment, such as physical therapy.
If you are pursuing a personal injury claim against a ride-sharing service after an auto accident, you should strictly adhere to your physician’s directions, including instructions that limit or restrict activities and that indicate you are unable to work. You should maintain copies of all this documentation as well.
Your Physician’s Records
Some doctors have reputations for their association with personal injury law firms. Sometimes the testimony or records provided by these healthcare providers might not be considered credible.
You should seek care from a respectable specialist and/or your regular primary care provider. You will want your provider to include detailed notes in your chart and maintain accurate records that update and detail your injuries and your recovery.
Make sure your physician is aware of any symptoms and documents everything. You will need to maintain copies of all medical records, notes, medical bills, and prescription receipts.
Documentation is the key to a successful personal injury claim against a ride-sharing service. With the right documentation, you can be compensated for your damages.
Consult With a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured in an accident involving a ride-sharing service, you should consult with a personal injury attorney who handles auto accident claims. Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, meaning you will not have to pay anything upfront. Your attorney will not be paid until you are awarded a judgment or settlement for your damages. To speak with a lawyer about your case, fill out the Free Case Evaluation on this page today.
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Uber, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
