After life-threatening injuries, long-term injuries are the greatest concern for anyone involved in a car crash. Many people are under the false impression that a minor car accident can’t cause serious, long-term injury but medical research shows even minor fender benders are able to cause lasting damage to muscle and soft-tissue as well as displace discs or cause neck and spinal injuries that can be debilitating.
An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a scan using radio waves and magnetic field to create images of internal tissues and organs without using radiation and the scan itself is painless.
The reasons for getting an MRI can vary although the usual reasons include:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Internal Organ Diseases
- Brain Abnormalities
- Heart Abnormalities
- Joint and Back Pain
- Uterine Abnormalities
- Tumors, Fibroids, Cysts and Other Similar Abnormalities
Many people involved in car accidents who don’t visibly see an injury or immediately feel pain may dismiss seeking immediate medical attention to assess their health post-accident. It is important to remember that the adrenaline one experiences when involved in a car accident or crash can mask some types of pain. Inflammation may also take up to three days to manifest in the body after a car accident injury and it is even possible to have fractures or tears in tissue without knowing immediately.
Getting an MRI can enhance the validity of a car accident injury claim. Injuries that cannot be explained visually or through an x-ray will be revealed with an MRI. The most common types of injury after a car accident, and those which include hidden damage that an MRI can determine the extent of are:
- Spinal Cord
- Brain and Head
- Internal
- Back
- Neck
- Tissue/Muscle
- Craniofacial
Insurance companies don’t like paying for MRI’s because they are costly. They may even deny a patient’s claim for coverage claiming it is not medically necessary, and if appealed, deny the appeal. This is where an experienced McKinney car accident lawyer can make sure that your health is protected by working with doctors and insurance companies that will ensure you receive the care you need and deserve after a car accident.
It can be intimidating to navigate the often complicated process of an injury claim and insurance companies may seem more powerful, however, the Law Offices of David Kohm are experienced in dealing with medical and insurance companies and have the resources and a knowledgeable team of lawyers to aggressively litigate your personal injury claim after a car accident.
Insurance companies are not on your side, and if you’ve been injured you need someone fighting in your corner that has a proven track record of successful litigation against insurance companies. We don’t get paid until your case is won and your initial consultation is always free. We serve the entire DFW area.
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