How Your Care Provider Can Affect Your Recovery
You’ve been hurt in an accident caused by the carelessness or negligence of another person. Maybe you were involved in a motor vehicle collision, or maybe you were hurt on the job. You may have tripped on broken pavement or a slippery floor. First and foremost, you need to attend to your health, initially conducting an assessment of the nature and extent of your injuries.
Though you may require some emergency medical care, chances are good that you’ll also need long-term medical attention. You’ll want to choose carefully—the doctor you go to for treatment can have a significant impact on your recovery.
An Experienced Doctor Will Know How to Look for All Potential Conditions
With most types of accidents, there are injuries that are immediate and obvious, but there are also injuries that take time to become fully apparent. Often, the adrenaline your body produces after an accident will mask certain injuries or pain. Additionally, your body may respond to an injury with inflammation or swelling, which can take time to manifest.
A doctor who has previously treated accident victims will have a comprehensive understanding of all the potential consequences of any type of injury. Measures can be proactively taken to minimize the potential short-term and long-term impact of the injury.
The Right Doctor Can Offer a Range of Treatment Options
While medication can be effective on a short-term basis to minimize pain and inflammation, it’s typically more like a “band-aid.” Additionally, surgical intervention is not always necessary. You want to work with a physician who can offer a variety of options, including non-invasive approaches such as physical therapy and rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and pain management strategies.
The Right Doctor Will Know How to Work Most Effectively With Your Legal Counsel
If your accident was caused by the negligence of another person, you’ll have the right to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. Medical evidence will be essential to ensuring that you get full and fair compensation. You want a doctor who has worked effectively with legal counsel before, who knows the type of documentation that is most effective before a judge and jury.
Contact Us to Set Up an Appointment
At Advantage Healthcare Systems, we have extensive experience working successfully with individuals injured in motor vehicle collisions, slip-and-falls, or workplace accidents. Call us toll-free at 1-877-487-8289 or fill out the form below to schedule an assessment. We offer locations across Texas, including Fort Worth, Dallas, and San Antonio.