Throughout a personal injury case, it is completely normal to want to just put the crash behind you and move on. You may be tempted to quit your treatment or cut it short just to get your case settled. However, this can be a life-altering decision.
Taking the time to be fully evaluated by your medical team and ensure you are getting the right diagnosis and treatment helps us understand the full extent of your injury. Once we understand how this injury will impact the rest of your life, we can help you get full value. However, choosing to prioritize your health over your case timeline could literally save your life.
Chris’s Story
We had a client named Chris. He was in a horrific crash and sustained several injuries, but one of the most concerning was his leg. He was dealing with the pain the best he could, but his condition wasn’t improving. His attorneys started to worry that something more serious was going on.
Chris was reluctant to go back to the doctor, which is completely understandable. He had been dealing with doctors, evaluations, and follow-ups for a while, so the last thing he wanted was another doctor appointment. However, his attorneys expressed their concern for his health and managed to convince him to go get his leg checked out.
Chris and his attorneys knew that this would delay the progress of his case. They wouldn’t be able to move forward with negotiations without fully understanding what was going on and how it could be treated. Regardless, his health was their main concern.
During this appointment, the specialist found a huge blood clot in Chris’s leg. His doctor and attorneys were shocked, yet relieved, that the clot hadn’t caused a stroke. His doctor was able to construct a treatment plan and finally put Chris on the right track to recovery.
Had Chris decided to deal with the pain and cut his treatment short, he could have lost his life. Thankfully, Chris put his trust in his attorneys and doctors and was able to receive the treatment he needed.
Taking your time and allowing yourself to get the proper medical treatment you need is important. Even if you don’t have a life-threatening condition like Chris, you never know what kind of internal injuries your body may be fighting.
