Five Ways to Expedite your Recovery

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you naturally hope to have the most efficient recovery possible and may be wondering what is within your power to speed up your recovery.

Here are five guidelines for a speedy recovery:

Seek a full medical evaluation – Not all injuries immediately produce symptoms or even pain, and some may take days or weeks to produce symptoms. Not only does a full evaluation seek to identify any and all injuries you may have, but it also shows that you were indeed injured by another’s negligence and sought the proper treatment, which benefits your personal injury claim later on.
Accept all recommended treatment – After your diagnosis, it’s imperative that you accept all recommendations for treatment from your doctor. If you’re instructed to rest in bed, do so; if you must meet with specialists, follow through with those appointments. Again, this is not only to ensure a timely recovery, but also to strengthen your injury claim and pursuit of compensation.
Accept any rehabilitative therapy – Physical therapy may be necessary for some injuries sustained in accidents, especially soft tissue injuries and injuries in the neck and back. While these appointments may be frequent and even disruptive to a busy schedule, each appointment builds on the previous one and contributes to a more successful recovery.
Speak with a mental health professional – Emotional distress is common after serious auto accidents, and it’s estimated that about 9% of auto accident victims develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychological conditions should be treated just as other injuries are, so consult a mental health professional if you are suffering from emotional or post-traumatic stress after an accident.
Contact an experienced personal injury attorney – It’s understandable to feel overwhelmed after an accident with your injuries and associated symptoms, medical appointments and expenses, therapy, and the regular obligations of daily life. You need a dedicated personal injury attorney who will be there with you every step of the way to ensure a timely recovery and full compensation for your injuries and losses.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to negligence, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

Submitted Comments

Ella

3 years ago

How interesting that you talk about how it is important to speak to a mental health professional with an auto accident. My son was in an accident on Tuesday. We will find a good accident attorney for him in our area.

Michael Agruss

3 years ago

Hi Ella. Mental health is just as important as physical health and following an auto accident, both can be drastically affected. I hope that your son is well following his accident and that he gets the help he needs. If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact my office and we can discuss your options. Thanks, Mike

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