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Dec 1, 2021
Car accidents can cause serious and potentially lifelong injuries, often requiring physical therapy and rehabilitation. When injuries such as whiplash, general head trauma, traumatic brain injury, or broken bones are endured by car accident victims, medical tests can be required to ultimately prove a civil claim against a negligent party.
The various types of serious injuries that can occur as a result of car accidents may require several types of medical diagnostic testing and treatment – from X-rays to CT scans to MRIs and even chiropractic therapy or orthopedic surgery.
This blog will look at whether or not undergoing an MRI after a car accident could be beneficial to your personal injury lawsuit. We’ll also review some of the more common types of injuries sustained in car accidents and provide information on how to file a claim to recover financial damages for things like hospital or medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more.
MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging, and refers to a medical diagnostic technique using both magnetic fields and computer-generated radio waves to produce detailed images of various parts of the body (organs and tissues). MRI scans can produce 3D images, allowing medical professionals to view a car accident injury from various angles.
Unlike X-rays, MRIs do not use any radiation. In addition, MRIs offer much more advanced imaging capability when compared to traditional X-rays, often able to diagnose an injury that would otherwise be too subtle or undetectable.
While X-rays can display bone fractures and dislocations, MRIs can be used to diagnose more difficult (but not necessarily less serious) to determine conditions, such as cartilage loss, brain trauma, joint inflammation, nerve compression, spinal cord injuries, torn ligaments, and more.
As the Mayo Clinic notes, MRI is the most common test used to diagnose injuries of the brain and spinal cord – two areas of the body that are commonly affected by car accidents.
Common car accident injuries that can be diagnosed through MRIs include:
MRIs can be especially effective in diagnosing brain injuries after car accidents. For example, an MRI scan produces images of blood flow to various regions of the brain. By capturing these important images after a car accident, a medical professional can examine the anatomy of the injured victim’s brain and determine if any parts are not functioning normally.
Additionally, after a car accident, a victim may suffer any number of internal organ injuries.
MRIs can screen for damage to:
Undergoing an MRI after a car accident parallels our number one recommendation to take after experiencing any type of motor vehicle collision injury – seek immediate medical treatment. By receiving medical care after a car accident injury, you will have established important documentation that can be extremely helpful in proving a potential civil lawsuit against a negligent party.
One of our other Top 10 Steps to Take After a Car Accident includes contacting an experienced and proven personal injury lawyer for a free consultation to discuss the circumstances of your motor vehicle collision. In many instances, a car accident lawyer will recommend an injured victim undergo an MRI to help better diagnose any injuries. As car accident injuries may not be readily apparent immediately following a crash, MRIs can help determine whether or not any long-term or difficult to diagnose damage may have occurred.
Furthermore, when pursuing a claim with an at-fault driver or their insurance company, having medical documentation such as an MRI scan can help ensure that you recover the maximum damages award you not only deserve but require in order to make a complete recovery – both physically and financially.
Car insurance companies are in the business of making money. That may entail denying legitimate claims from injured car accident victims – in many cases as a result of a lack of medical documentation to help support one’s case.
Even if you decide not to pursue a civil claim for your car accident injury, having the proper medical tests – such as an MRI – can help ensure that you receive the best treatment and care. Moreover, if you eventually do decide to file a claim (keeping in mind that personal injury lawsuits typically have a two-year statute of limitations), medical documentation obtained immediately after a car accident injury can be advantageous in multiple ways:
If you’ve been injured in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence, contact Dordulian Law Group (DLG) today for a free consultation. We do not charge any upfront fees, only collecting remuneration after successfully recovering maximum financial compensation on your behalf. If we accept your case, we’ll do everything to ensure you receive all the necessary medical testing and care required to help with your physical recovery as well as your civil claim.
DLG’s car accident attorneys work with the top-rated and most experienced medical professionals throughout California in helping to diagnose and treat injuries sustained in motor vehicle collisions. If you’ve suffered a car accident injury, don’t let financial concerns keep you from getting the care you deserve (or from filing a civil lawsuit with DLG in pursuit of much needed financial compensation for various losses you may have endured).
The damages you may be able to recover after a car accident will depend on the nature of the crash, the extent of the other driver’s liability, and the severity of your injuries. Some common damages that may be recovered through a car accident injury civil lawsuit include:
Ready to file a claim and pursue justice through a financial damages award? Our expert attorneys are available online or by phone now.
DLG’s experienced and proven car accident lawyers are available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have about filing a personal injury lawsuit. Our consultations are always free and without any obligation, and our No Win/No Fee Guarantee means you’ll never pay a penny until we recover maximum financial compensation for your claim.
When you reach out to a member of DLG’s top-rated Car Accident Division team, we’ll handle the stressful details of your claim and fight to ensure you recover the maximum damages award you deserve so you can focus on what’s most important – your physical recovery and overall well-being.
DLG’s car accident lawyers will work tirelessly to:
To learn more about what makes DLG California’s leading car accident law firm, contact us today at 866-GO-SEE-SAM. With a 98% success record and more than $200 million in settlements and verdicts recovered for our clients, DLG is the best choice you can make for a car accident injury claim.
Sam Dordulian is an award-winning sexual abuse lawyer with over 25 years' experience helping survivors secure justice. As a former sex crimes prosecutor and Deputy District Attorney for L.A. County, he secured life sentences against countless sexual predators. Mr. Dordulian currently serves on the National Leadership Council for RAINN.
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