The Three Roles After a Crash
The Injured Person
The injured person's role is to stay safe, seek appropriate evaluation, communicate honestly, track symptoms, attend appointments, and explain how the injury affects daily life.
The Physician
The physician's role is to evaluate the injured person, document the crash history and clinical findings, recommend appropriate care, refer when needed, and create an accurate medical record.
The Attorney
The attorney helps the injured person navigate the legal and insurance process after a crash. Getting legal guidance is not about revenge. It is often about clarity, communication, protection, understanding deadlines, and helping the process move forward.
Why Clear Collaboration Matters
Good collaboration means each person does their part: the injured person communicates honestly, the physician documents the medical reality, and the attorney helps navigate the legal and insurance process. The physician stays focused on medical care rather than legal strategy, and the injured person's honesty isn't mistaken for anger or motive — everyone simply plays their role, and the process moves forward more smoothly for it.
The injured person communicates honestly. The physician documents the medical reality. The attorney helps navigate the legal and insurance process.
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When to seek urgent care
Seek emergency medical care for severe headache, loss of consciousness, chest pain, shortness of breath, progressive weakness, new bowel or bladder problems, severe abdominal pain, confusion, worsening neurologic symptoms, or any symptom that feels urgent or dangerous.
If in doubt, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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