A personal injury can hold you back from working and enjoying your family and various other aspects of your life. Despite any pain and other symptoms you're feeling immediately, it's important to act quickly when it comes to your health, worker's compensation, and any potential insurance claims. Let Dr. Ali Nairizi of United Pain Urgent Care, serving Reno, NV, and the surrounding area, be part of the process.

Seek Out Medical Attention 

Immediately seek out medical attention after a car accident or other personal injury. The only way you have any claim for insurance or workers' compensation is to have your injuries documented and make it noted when and where the injury occurred. 

Plus, you want your injuries to heal as much as possible, and receiving the appropriate medical attention is the only way to accomplish this.

We strongly urge patients to seek out medical attention even if they aren't having any immediate effects. Not all injuries cause symptoms instantly. For instance, while symptoms of whiplash usually arise in the first 24 hours after the injury, they can take up to 72 hours to manifest. Fortunately, a medical professional in Reno, NV, may be able to diagnose it early before symptoms and intervene.

Report to the Necessary Authority

If you have a car accident, you'll need to notify them of the accident to file any claims on your vehicle. If the other party was at fault, you also want to contact their insurance. Both companies will guide you on steps to take to file. 

On the other hand, when a personal injury occurs at work, you'll need to report it to them. They'll let you know what paperwork you need to file. 

Injuries that happen on somebody else's property will need to be reported to their insurance company.

Keep in mind that you have certain time frames when you can file various types of claims, but it's best to act quickly. 

Take Care of Yourself

While you may have a lot to worry about after a personal injury, it's essential to take care of yourself after you leave a doctor's office. If you have any type of injury, you need to rest it. Ensure you're also heeding any advice you receive from our doctor. 

We may even refer you for physical therapy or to another practitioner, and it's important to follow up as necessary.

Contact Us for More Information

Dr. Nairizi of United Pain Urgent Care, serving Reno, NV, and the nearby region, helps after a personal injury. We strongly recommend visiting us as soon as you can after the injury to heal optimally and diagnose issues that aren't causing any immediate symptoms.

Call 775-384-1380.