Auto accident doctors are highly trained and usually have years of experience working in an auto injury clinic or hospital. When you visit the auto injury clinic after an accident, you may be having tens or even hundreds of questions running through your mind. You might also still be in shock after going through such a traumatic experience. That’s why we’ve put together this article; to help you ask the right questions when you see an auto accident doctor.
Why the right questions matter
There are many reasons why you should ask the auto accident doctor these specific questions, but here we’ll list the top 3 reasons:
- The right questions help the doctor better understand how the injury impacted you and what he/she should consider in his treatment
- Auto injury doctors, like any other professional, are only human and may sometimes miss something important. By asking the right questions, you help provide helpful information that they would otherwise miss
- As individuals, our bodies are different in many ways such that one form of treatment can have an adverse effect on one while another person can show much better improvement
Question #1: How long will it take to safely go back to work?
One of the most important parts of our lives that gets altered after an accident is the ability to do our jobs. The accident might have left you in pain or with other difficulties that make your daily tasks difficult to perform. Knowing how long it’ll take to get back to work allows you to plan accordingly, including notifying your place of employment about your situation. These time estimates, however, should be used as just that. No doctor can accurately tell you when you will fully recover.
Question #2: Are you qualified to address my injuries?
This is a touchy question that should be asked carefully. What you’re trying to get at is to make sure that the car accident doctor has the expertise to treat your kind of injuries. If he sees it fit to have a specialist work on you then by all means they should let you know. If they care about your treatment and recovery then they’ll do the right thing.
Question #3: What treatments are available for my auto injuries?
The advances in medicine in our modern world have provided us with multiple ways of treating injuries. Any successful treatment should take into consideration the extent of injury, the condition of the patient, preexisting conditions and so on. While not all injuries have multiple paths of treatment, it may be helpful to know what all is available to you.
Question #4: Should I get a lawyer involved?
Auto accident injuries usually prompt an insurance claim for damage of property and personal pain and suffering. In the event that you need to file an insurance claim, you’ll need proper documentation about any treatments and doctor visits that were necessary because of the auto accident. Your doctor should be able to provide you with the right information and paperwork to assist in filing a claim. Any reputable auto injury clinic will have some form of help when it comes with dealing with insurance claims.
Question #5: What are the long-term effects of my injuries?
Lastly, you should have a conversation about how, if any, your injuries will impact your long-term health. Understandably, this is not a conversation any of us wants to have. But it is an important one, and could help you better prepare for the future. Auto accidents can wreck damage to our bodies, leaving us with long-term conditions that diminish the quality of life. Being informed about these conditions helps you plan ahead.
Looking for a board-certified auto injury doctor?
At the Brooks Clinic, we understand the challenge of connecting with a qualified doctor. Our auto accident doctors are not only board certified but also have been practicing for years so you know you’re in good hands. Give us a call today and schedule an appointment with a doctor. You owe it to yourself to find the best auto accident doctor.
