Should I Wait To Go to the Doctor After an Accident?
Car accidents are always devastating, regardless of the scale of injury. No injury sustained from a road accident is too small to kill. Unfortunately, many people hesitate to get checkups done after getting into accidents, thinking minor injuries will go away with time. This is dangerous from a medical perspective and could also have some legal repercussions in the future. How Soon Should You See a Doctor After an Accident? You should see a doctor and have a complete checkup done within 72 hours. Of course, the ideal time is immediately after the accident. Still, sometimes, the adrenaline rush can be so intense that you lose most of your physical sensation for several hours, which may lead you to believe you’re okay. If you have any external injuries, the pain and soreness [...]