Car accident injuries can be deceiving. For the sake of your health and to make sure your accident claim goes smoothly, it's important to seek medical treatment after the accident. However, many accidents leave victims feeling just fine until they aren't. Read on and learn more about the connection between compensation and injuries after a car accident.

Personal Injuries

The term personal injury applies to civil law. Of the several types of civil law, only personal injury cases require that the victim have physical injuries. Something like a car accident will not result in compensation unless you are hurt. You can still be paid for your wrecked vehicle but other common forms of compensation like lost wages, pain and suffering, and medical expenses can only be paid if you have physical injuries.

Delaying Treatment

It's best to seek medical treatment immediately after an accident and then to follow up with the doctor as long as needed. Doing things that way ensures you won't be accused of making things worse by not seeking treatment. If you notice medical issues in the days or weeks following the accident, it's never too late to go to the doctor. Be sure you tell the doctor about the accident so it can be connected to your injury, though. Some medical conditions seem prone to delayed symptoms. Brain injuries, in particular, can show up weeks after an impact. Some muscle, ligament, shoulder, neck, and back injuries don't show up till later also.

Take Action and Be Compensated

Taking the following steps will ensure you are paid the compensation you deserve after an accident:

1. See the doctor at once, stay in treatment, and keep up with all medical documentation.
2. Call the doctor if new symptoms emerge. Confusion, pain, memory issues, problems concentrating, and more could be symptoms of a brain injury.
3. Speak to a personal injury lawyer once you feel well enough 
4. Never agree to a settlement or speak to an insurance adjuster for the other side without legal advice from your lawyer.
5. Keep a journal detailing your medical treatment appointments and anything to do with your accident.
6. Avoid speaking about the accident on social media sites.

You could be entitled to payment for several areas of compensation if the accident was not your fault and you have physical injuries. Speak to a personal injury lawyer in your area to find out more and to see if you have a case.