I Feel Okay. Do I Have to Go to the Doctor?

Minor collisions don’t typically require medical treatment, but when a crash causes considerable property damage, you should always get checked out by a physician. When severe accidents occur, emergency teams will come to the scene and likely take you to the nearest emergency department. If you refuse treatment at the scene and refuse to ride in the ambulance, you still head to the doctor. Common car accident injuries such as whiplash and brain injuries from head trauma don’t always show symptoms. Forgoing medical treatment might cause additional injury. Additionally, medical documentation of injuries provides leverage for settlement negotiations, evidence for insurance claims, and proof of injury for the court if you have to go to trial.