Even if you are involved in a minor car accident, you might find yourself experiencing spine, neck, and soft tissue injuries. One treatment you might choose is to see a chiropractor. However, there is some controversy over the credibility of chiropractic treatments and whether chiropractic care should be considered a medical discipline. However, you may still be able to receive compensation for the cost of chiropractic care after an accident.
The Advantages of Chiropractic Care
By undergoing chiropractic care, you may be able to reduce the pain you are experiencing and you will be able to recover from your injuries more quickly. However, how you approach your chiropractic treatment and how the treatments are documented will play a role in determining how much you will be compensated.
Even if you are no longer feeling pain, there might be an underlying injury that has resulted from the accident and you will still want to have your injury treated so you can have a better recovery.
You will also want to receive prompt care because failing to receive chiropractic care in a timely manner can lead to you not being able to show that you're taking your recovery seriously. If you delay the treatment that you receive, you will be more likely to have your settlement reduced.
When the Insurance Adjuster Refuses to Pay
Your insurance adjuster might see the chiropractic care you have received as being discretionary and non-medical and may use this as an excuse to reduce your settlement. However, if you ask your doctor for a referral to a chiropractor, the treatment you receive will be more likely to be seen as part of your medical care.
The chiropractic treatment you receive will need to be supported by various tests and by symptom charts. You will need to prove that you are recovering as a result of the chiropractic care you are receiving. You must also maintain a log of your activities and the injuries that you have experienced. You must carefully follow the physical therapy and treatment schedule.
How to Receive the Largest Settlement
To avoid ending up with a settlement that is too small, make sure to work with an attorney who will gather all the evidence necessary to show the damages you have suffered, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, so you can maximize the compensation that you receive by responding to a low-ball settlement offer with a much better counteroffer.
Contact a personal injury attorney to learn more.
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