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It is always a wise idea to see your doctor for a complete physical after any fall or accidental injury. Some injuries may not be immediately known after a fall. In some cases, you may have delayed symptoms that you might not necessarily associate with a fall unless you consult with your physician. Therefore, it is usually best to see a doctor after a slip and fall accident to protect your health. In addition, seeing a doctor can also help protect your right to recover full compensation from a negligent property owner.
Insurance companies typically search for any reason to deny or undervalue a personal injury claim. Companies are not evil or trying to add to a victim’s pain and suffering. However, an insurance company does not make money by paying large settlement claims for slip and fall accidents or any other personal injury accident. For an insurance provider, attempting to limit liability is nothing more than a business strategy for protecting profits. Unfortunately for you, this business strategy is extremely personal.
You may be in a great deal of pain after a fall, and you may not be able to work for weeks or months after the slip and fall accident. Because of a delay in medical treatment, the insurance company may claim that your injuries were not sustained in the fall. It might try to claim that your delay in seeking treatment made your condition worse than had you seen a doctor right after the fall.
In many cases, experienced Chicago slip and fall attorneys can win an argument related to delayed medical treatment. However, delays in medical care can complicate a slip and fall claim and cause delays in settlement. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that a victim may receive full compensation for a personal injury claim regardless of the circumstances or when the person sought medical care. Therefore, it is best for your health and a potential injury claim to see a doctor as soon as possible after a slip and fall accident.
Some of the steps that our Chicago slip and fall attorneys suggest that you take after a fall include:
Slip and fall claims are filed under Illinois premises liability laws. These personal injury claims can be complex and difficult to settle. A personal injury lawyer in Chicago with experience handling slip and fall claims can help you avoid mistakes that could delay or decrease your settlement.
If you have been injured and believe that someone else was to blame, do not try to reach a settlement on your own. You need an advocate who could stand up to defense lawyers and insurance companies, and not be intimidated into accepting an inadequate settlement.