After an Accident, Should I See a Doctor?

YES.  If you have been injured in an accident of any kind, you should seek medical attention immediately.  Your health should be your first and foremost concern.  Unfortunately, oftentimes victims are severely injured and require urgent attention at a hospital or emergency medical facility.  However, in many instances the onset of pain and other symptoms of a significant injury are not immediately felt.

Only a qualified physician, such as your primary care doctor, an emergency room physician, or orthopedic doctor, will be able to provide you with an appropriate evaluation and treatment protocol.  Furthermore, claims can only be made in relation to injuries for which you actually treat.  If you simply do not go to the doctor, it will be challenging to recover any damages on your behalf.