So, do you need to seek medical treatment for minor injuries? Well, it depends on the minor injury. Many people feel that right after an accident they’re fine because the body is in a shock system. It is in a shocking state and you don’t feel pain right at that moment. In fact, you don’t feel pain until days later, after a couple of days have passed and there you must start relaxing and you start feeling pain so should you seek treatment?
Yes, you should seek treatment within 14 days and the reason why is because you have 14 days from the date of a car accident or a car crash before your insurance company cuts you off in Florida. There’s a 14-day rule that says if you don’t see a doctor within 14 days they will not pay for your injuries. So even though you may think it’s minor at that moment, it may not be minor. So, it’s better to set the time frame within the 14 days and if it is minor and you don’t have to do anything, then that’s fine. But if it is not minor, you’ll be barred from making a claim after the 14-day period. If you have any questions about this, we’ll be more than happy to talk to you about how this process works. Call us today at 813.421.3411.
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