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Severely&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/blog\/type-of-doctor-after-accident\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What Type of Doctor Should I See After an Accident?<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2023-05-18","dateModified":"2026-04-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/blog\/author\/matt-kahn\/#Person","name":"Matt Kahn","url":"https:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/blog\/author\/matt-kahn\/","identifier":25,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e04949bdf1f2184cdeab337bb39535a4c17c4beb3ad3cd47e5524b20b38274a9?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e04949bdf1f2184cdeab337bb39535a4c17c4beb3ad3cd47e5524b20b38274a9?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Butler Kahn","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Butler-Law-Firm-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Butler-Law-Firm-Logo.png","width":210,"height":93}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/head-bandage.jpg","url":"https:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/head-bandage.jpg","height":660,"width":1000},"url":"https:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/blog\/type-of-doctor-after-accident\/","video":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"VideoObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-N5XJd9VwMQ#VideoObject","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-N5XJd9VwMQ","name":"How to Get Medical Care After a Car Crash","description":"How do I get the medical treatment that I need? Find more information here...\n\n*****************************************************\nSHARE THIS VIDEO: https:\/\/youtu.be\/J_3OdGtwqtU\n*****************************************************\n__________________________________________\nWe Have Four Locations to Serve You  \nAtlanta, GA \nButler Kahn\n10 Lenox Pointe \nAtlanta, GA 30324 \nhttps:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/ \n--------\nLawrenceville, GA \nButler Kahn\n154 Stone Mountain Street, Suite 250\nLawrenceville, GA 30045 \nhttps:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/lawrenceville-...\n-------- \nRoswell, GA \nButler Kahn\n1255 Canton Street, Suite E \nRoswell, GA 30075 \nhttps:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/roswell-injury...\n-------- \nJonesboro, GA \nButler Kahn\n21 Lee Street, Suite 250 \nJonesboro, GA 30236 \nhttps:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/jonesboro-inju...\n------- \n\u25ba Hi, my name is Emory Rogers. I'm an attorney here at Butler | Kahn, and today I want to talk to you about the most common question I get when a new client comes to us following a car crash. That question is how do I get the medical treatment that I need. After a car crash, it's a very confusing time. There's a lot of chaos. There's a lot of unknowns and getting that long-term care isn't the first thing that's on your mind. After a crash, when you go to the emergency room with an ambulance visit or you go to an urgent care, you get that immediate triage that you need. But then in the days, weeks, months following the crash, there's all sorts of other follow-up care that you're going to need and it can be difficult to navigate so today I want to talk to you about the two routes that you can go to get that additional care you need.\n\u25ba The first route is through your health insurance. If you have health insurance, you just book an appointment and do any other follow-up care that you need just like you would for any other doctor. It can be a little bit difficult sometimes because the specialist who you need to see might not be in your area or they're only available six months from now or there can be a whole host of other problems. But really it's pretty straightforward just like any other provider that you need to see. Now with car crashes, it can be a little tricky as well because the insurance company might be entitled to what's called subrogation.\n\u25ba Now, subrogation is just a way of saying reimbursement. The way the insurance company looks at it is they say, \"Hey, wait a second. This guy who hits you, the at-fault driver, they're the ones who need to pay for your healthcare, not us. It's that guy's fault.\" Subrogation is a way of saying, \"You need to reimburse us for what we paid and that guy needs to pay for it.\" But again, it can be a little tricky because depending on the plan language and how it's written out, depending on whether it's governed by state law or federal law, they might not be entitled to that reimbursement, that subrogation. Giving an attorney a call, we can help walk you through it and really understand the process and figure out what's owed and what's not owed.\n\u25ba Now the second route you can go is you treat under what's called a letter of protection. Now, if your health insurance is just straight garbage, you don't like the doctors in your network, you can't be seen for a while, your deductibles are super high, there's a whole host of reasons of why you might not want to use your own health insurance. If you don't want to use your own health insurance or you don't have health insurance, you can treat under what's called a letter of protection.\n\u25ba Now, a letter of protection is just a fancy IOU that you sign with the doctor. What you do is you go to the doctor's office and you say, \"Hey Doc. I can't pay for all this treatment I need right now. I can't pay for this out of pocket. It's too expensive. But what I will do is I'll pay you with any proceeds that I get from either my settlement after my car crash or from the jury verdict that I get following my car crash.\" That way you can still see the same doctors, you still get all the same treatment, but instead of paying for it out of pocket up front, you push it all back to the end and you pay for it out of the settlement that you get.\n\u25ba Now this is an easy way to go and a lot of clients like to use this because it delays the medical writers from sending you to collections. They can't send you to collections while you're working under a letter of protection. \n\nJOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA\nFACEBOOK LINK: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/butlerfirmllc\nTWITTER LINK: https:\/\/twitter.com\/Butler_Firm\nINSTAGRAM LINK: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/butler_law_firm\/\nLINKEDIN LINK: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/butlerfirm\/\n\nSEE OUR REVIEWS \nGOOGLE REVIEWS: https:\/\/search.google.com\/local\/reviews?placeid=ChIJoR24iRoG9YgRSH8GpDMLiMQ\nFACEBOOK REVIEWS: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/butlerfirmllc\/reviews\/\n\nCheck out our previous video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/XVdu0X908GE","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/-N5XJd9VwMQ\/default.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/-N5XJd9VwMQ\/mqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/-N5XJd9VwMQ\/hqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/-N5XJd9VwMQ\/sddefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/-N5XJd9VwMQ\/maxresdefault.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2023-01-10T19:29:43+00:00","duration":"PT3M52S","embedUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-N5XJd9VwMQ","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCeMYGr94Sf4LpYwIcO3P2Qw#Organization","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCeMYGr94Sf4LpYwIcO3P2Qw","name":"Butler Kahn","description":"We help people and families.\n\nOur firm specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases.  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If so, it is natural to feel overwhelmed in the aftermath, especially if you are dealing with severe injuries, pain, trauma, lost wages from time off of work, and more.Car accident injuries can be relatively minor, severe, or even life-threatening, depending on the circumstances. Severely injured people will likely require emergency medical services and be taken to the hospital directly from the accident scene. Others are left to wonder, \u201cShould I see a doctor, and when?\u201dWhat Type of Doctor Should I See After an Accident?Your first move after a car accident in Georgia should be to get immediate medical attention. Ideally, you should visit an emergency room or urgent care provider, as these facilities see patients regardless of whether they have an appointment. If not, see your primary care physician (PCP) as soon as possible.What Type of Treatment Should You Get Right After a Car Accident?If you\u2019ve been involved in a collision, your health should be your priority. You should seek prompt diagnosis and treatment of any injuries as soon as possible. Some symptoms of severe injuries might not be readily apparent or might worsen over time.Depending on the specifics of your crash, you might need to visit an:Emergency Room \u2013 People who\u2019ve been severely injured in a crash will need immediate medical care and attention. Emergency medical services should be called to the scene of any injury accident. Severely injured individuals will likely be taken promptly to the closest emergency room. The ER is also recommended if your accident happens late at night or your injuries worsen soon after the crash.Urgent Care Center \u2013 If your injuries are less severe, it might make sense to visit an urgent care clinic. These facilities are often open later than the average primary care physician\u2019s office and cost less per visit on average than emergency rooms. You can typically walk into an urgent care clinic and receive medical care and treatment without making an appointment.Primary Care Physician \u2013 Your primary care physician is also an option if you did not suffer severe or life-threatening injuries but still need to be evaluated after a crash. If you notice symptoms of whiplash, internal injuries, or other aches and pains in the hours or days after the accident, you should make an appointment with your PCP to get a thorough medical evaluation. Be sure to tell your doctor how you feel and let them know if you\u2019re experiencing pain or if anything feels off. Your doctor can run tests to determine if you\u2019ve been injured and prescribe a course of treatment.Medical Specialist \u2013 If your injuries require surgery or specialized care your primary care physician or urgent care doctor cannot provide, you might be referred to a specialist for additional testing and treatment.Do You Always Have to See a Doctor After a Car Accident?In the aftermath of a car accident, it is natural to feel disoriented and stunned by what just happened. The shock and rush of adrenaline your body experiences could mask some symptoms of serious injuries and might lead you to believe that you weren\u2019t hurt at first. But listen to your body \u2013 if you think you may have been hurt, see a doctor. It\u2019s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your health.How Long After an Accident Should You See a Doctor?The hours and days after a collision can be a blur for many accident victims. When dealing with all of the challenges associated with a crash, prioritizing medical care should come first. If possible, seek medical treatment immediately after the accident, whether on the same day or the next day.If symptoms begin to appear later or if your condition worsens, go to the ER or an urgent care clinic right away to have a medical professional diagnose and treat the issue.What If My Accident Injuries Don\u2019t Show Up Right Away?A car crash could result in mild, moderate, or severe injuries, depending on the speed the vehicles are traveling, the location of impact, and other factors. Shock can easily mask some injury symptoms, and some can worsen over time. Some common injuries that victims might not notice right away include:Traumatic brain injuriesInjuries to the head and neck, like whiplash Back and spine injuriesInternal organ injuries and bleedingBone fracturesMuscle, tendon, and ligament strains and sprainsSome symptoms from car accidents that might seem mild, like headaches, dizziness, swelling, numbness, and aches and pains, could be signs of a more serious injury. Seeking treatment right away could give you the peace of mind you deserve after an accident and will be crucial if you need to file an injury claim later on.When Should You Contact an Attorney After A Car Accident?You should contact an experienced car accident lawyer as soon as you can after your accident. In Georgia, you have only two years after the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under the state\u2019s Statute of Limitations. If you file a lawsuit after the deadline, the court will be barred from hearing your case.Your injury lawyer needs time to:Investigate the accident.Secure vital evidence before it is lost, cleaned up or destroyed.Build a convincing injury claim on your behalf.Negotiate with the other party\u2019s insurance company for a fair settlement.File a lawsuit if a settlement cannot be reached.You should give your lawyer ample time to do the legal legwork necessary so you can seek fair compensation. Time is limited, so it\u2019s crucial to act right away.Injured in a Car Accident in Atlanta? The Butler Kahn Is Ready to HelpIf you\u2019ve been injured in a car accident in Atlanta, you get just one chance to seek justice and fair compensation for the harm you\u2019ve suffered. With so much on the line, hiring a lawyer with the right experience and resources to handle your case is essential.The Atlanta car accident attorneys at the Butler Kahn keep our caseloads small so we can focus on seeking the maximum compensation our clients deserve. We\u2019re here to get to know you and make a difference in your life. Call us, chat with us live, or fill out a contact form to get started as soon as you are ready. We\u2019ll provide you with a free consultation to discuss your accident with a member of our team."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What Type of Doctor Should I See After an Accident?","item":"https:\/\/butlerfirm.com\/blog\/type-of-doctor-after-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]