How Are Medical Records Different in a Personal Injury Case in Las Vegas, Nevada?

You never want to be caught with your pants down, if you can avoid it. That same principal applies in a personal injury context. Once emergency treatment is completed by paramedics and hospital personnel, it is key to get follow-up treatment from a medical provider who specializes in accident injuries.  

In car accident and injuries cases, as in other areas of medical care, seeing a specialist is a great idea. Not only will they be well trained in treating injuries common in car accidents and other traumatic events, such as slip and falls, they know how to properly document your injuries and treatment. Without proper documentation, you cannot make a successful claim for personal injuries after an accident.

Medical records in a car accident case are different from medical records when you receive routine medical care. How are medical records different in a Las Vegas car accident? A trained accident injury medical provider will make sure to document ALL of your injuries, not just your some of your injuries. When you go to a routine medical provider, they commonly focus on your most serious medical issues and do not write down all of your injuries.
It is therefore extremely important to treat with a medical provider who specializes in accident and injury treatment. The medical provider will make sure they are evaluating you for injuries that may be missed by other medical providers who do not commonly treat accident injuries.

The medical provider must also document three important points. First, the doctor must evaluate if your injuries were causally related to the accident or injury at issue. Second, the medical provider must state in his records, if the treatment they rendered was medically necessary and reasonable. Third and lastly, the doctor must determine whether the billing charges were reasonable and customary in this area.

A medical provider who does not routinely treat car accident cases will not be familiar with these medical record requirements in personal injury cases. In addition to getting the much needed care that you require, properly documented medical records will ensure that your personal injury claim is accurately documented and you get the compensation you deserve.
 
Next time we will discuss why getting immediate medical attention is necessary when you have been injured in an accident.

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