Top 6 Things To Know When You Have Been In A Car Crash.

March 17, 2010 - PRLog -- 1.   If you are involved in a car accident you are entitled to a “FREE” evaluation and treatment of your injuries.
a.   Utah state law requires that each car insurance policy in the state of Utah carries a minimum of 3,000 dollars in medical payment coverage.  This means that every person in a car involved in an accident has 3,000 dollars for evaluation and treatment of injuries.

2.   It does not matter who is at fault.
a.   The state of Utah is a no fault state.  This means that regardless of who caused the accident all involved are covered.

3.   The evaluation and any treatment you receive will NOT raise your premium.
a.   Utah state law also states that the medical payments made as the result of the car accident are not included in premium calculations.  This means that whether you use all or none of your medical payments your premium remains unchanged.

4.   Injuries can occur in accidents at speeds as low as 5 m.p.h.
a.   Research conducted at established and respected research facilities have shown injury to the human spine can occur in crashes where the car is moving at no more than 5 m.p.h. While insurance companies often argue to the contrary.

5.   Your symptoms may not occur for days to weeks following the accident.
a.   Often injured tissues swell slowly as a result the swelling may not be severe enough to cause you pain until a week or more has passed.  This is both common and normal.

6.   Statute of limitations for treatment is one year- it’s not too late.
a.   According to the Utah state law car accident victims have one year to claim and receive care for their injuries.

If you were involved in a car accident or if you are concerned about injuries that you have had in the past it is recommended that you see a doctor that is an expert in whiplash and car accident cases.  Don’t wait to call because you want your injuries to heal properly.  The sooner you start treatment the less chance you have of developing long term chronic pain.  For a free consultation and evaluation call Dr. Michael W. Page at 801-733-8300 /www.pagecw.com