Authored by Mason Rashtian | Personal Injury Lawyer, The Mason Law Firm
Dedicated Personal Injury Lawyer in Santa Clarita, Valencia, Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Val Verde, Antelope Valley, Palmdale, Lancaster, the San Fernando Valley, and the Greater Los Angeles Area
In my nearly a decade defending insurance companies, one gap in a claimant’s file came up again and again: the treatment gap. It’s one of the first things an adjuster looks for, and it’s often completely avoidable.
Here’s what most people don’t realize: adrenaline can mask pain for hours, sometimes days, after a car accident. So, people injured in car accidents sometimes walk away from the scene feeling fine. So, they skip going to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care, skip setting up an appointment to see their doctor, and go home thinking everything is okay.
Then, a few days later, the real pain shows up. Their neck is stiff and they feel neck pain, along with back pain and headaches that won’t let up. These are classic examples of a whiplash injury.
Call The Mason Law Firm, managed by Santa Clarita Personal Injury Attorney Mason Rashtian, today at 661-506-2992 for a FREE consultation. We serve clients throughout Santa Clarita, Valencia, Newhall, Saugus, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Val Verde and all of Los Angeles County.
By then, the damage to your claim may already be done because they never sought treatment or were seen by a health care provider for that pain. So, when an adjuster review this file, the first question he or she will ask is: “why did you wait to see a doctor?” The adjuster will then use your failure to seek treatment, i.e. the gap in your treatment, to argue that something else, not the accident, caused your injuries.
What is the lesson here: even if the accident is not your fault, not seeking the medical treatment you need will severely devalue your claim.
So, regardless of where you live in and around Santa Clarita, including Valencia, Canyon Country, Saugus, Newhall, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, or Val Verde, my advice is the same for every client: get checked out within 24 to 48 hours of an accident, even if you feel fine. It protects your health, and it protects your claim.
If you’re already past that window, don’t assume it’s too late. Just call us because we may be able to help. We will take the time to understand your situation and explain your options clearly, with no pressure and no sales tactics.
Contact The Mason Law Firm, managed by Santa Clarita Personal Injury Lawyer Mason Rashtian, for a straightforward conversation about your situation, with no pressure or sales tactics.
You can also find helpful information on our area-specific pages:
- 👉 Santa Clarita Personal Injury Lawyer: https://www.mrscvlaw.com/santa-clarita-personal-injury-law-office/
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👉 Valencia Personal Injury Lawyer: https://www.mrscvlaw.com/valencia-personal-injury-lawyer/
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👉 Newhall Personal Injury Lawyer: https://www.mrscvlaw.com/newhall-personal-injury-lawyer/
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👉 Saugus Personal Injury Lawyer: https://www.mrscvlaw.com/saugus-personal-injury-lawyer/
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👉 Canyon Country Personal Injury Lawyer: https://www.mrscvlaw.com/canyon-county-personal-injury-attorney/
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👉 Stevenson Ranch Personal Injury Lawyer: https://www.mrscvlaw.com/stevenson-ranch-personal-injury-lawyer/
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