Ideally, you should receive a physical examination immediately after a truck accident. Although there is no specific legal limit on how long you have to go to the hospital after a truck accident in Ohio, there is a limit on the time you have to file your lawsuit. In most situations, medical records will be an important part of your case. A delay in seeking medical care could be construed as a lack of injuries.
In addition, the stress and adrenaline rush you experience after a collision with a large truck could prevent you from realizing the severity of your injuries. A medical exam can uncover any seemingly hidden injuries. Concerns about the cost of medical care should not prevent you from going to the hospital either. Our legal team can help you seek compensation for your medical bills from the party who is liable for the accident.
Does Not Getting Medical Care Right Away Hurt My Case?
The most important reason to go to the hospital after an accident is to ensure that your injuries are properly diagnosed and treated. Prompt medical attention can also ensure that your injuries do not worsen.
Delaying or failing to seek medical care can jeopardize your personal injury case in the following ways:
- If you delay seeking medical care, the at-fault party’s insurance company may claim the accident did not cause your injuries
- If you fail to seek medical care altogether, the at-fault party’s insurance company may question the severity of the accident
Continue to follow your doctor’s recommended course of treatment and stick with your treatment plan. Doing so will maximize your physical recovery as well as support your compensation case. The evidence we collect for you will include your medical records and bills, which help prove the cause and cost of your injuries and their impact on your life.
What Other Time Limits Matter After a Truck Accident?
After a truck accident, the state limits the amount of time you have to file your lawsuit against the at-fault truck driver, their employer, and/or the manufacturer of the truck or its parts. The filing deadline will vary according to the outcome of the accident:
- If you or your loved one were hurt, the personal injury statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of the accident, according to Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10
- If your loved one did not survive the accident, the wrongful death statute of limitations is generally two years, according to Ohio Revised Code Section 2125.02
Failing to file your lawsuit on time can be a costly error that bars you from filing it at all. With enough notice from you, our truck accident team can identify the relevant statute of limitations and ensure that your lawsuit is filed on time.
Who Is Responsible for Paying My Hospital Bills?
Do not let fear of steep medical expenses stop you from getting the care you need. The party whose negligence caused the truck accident should be responsible for your medical bills.
To identify the at-fault party (or parties), we collect evidence to prove they:
- Owed you a duty of care
- Did not provide it
- Caused your injuries
- Caused your financial damages
Because a truck accident can leave you with severe injuries, one of our goals is making sure that you can focus on getting better without losing any momentum in your case. Our team will do the work to ensure that your case gets the attention to detail it deserves and is filed on time.
What Other Compensation Am I Entitled to Receive?
The costs you experience in the aftermath of a truck accident can add up alarmingly quickly. When we represent you, we help you request a range of recoverable damages from the at-fault party. These may include:
- Past and future medical bills
- Past and future income loss
- Loss of earning capacity
- Property damage or loss
- Diminished property value
- Physical disability
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
We can represent you for wrongful death damages if a member of your family did not survive the accident. Wrongful death damages often include the costs of making your loved one’s final arrangements and more. We will work to ensure that you are fairly compensated and do not add financial strain to the devastation you already feel after the accident.
Review Your Truck Accident Case Today
Were you or a loved one injured in a truck accident? Find out how long you have to go to the hospital after a truck accident in Ohio, who is responsible for your medical bills, and how you can seek compensation for your losses. Review your case and learn more about your compensation options by calling The Fitch Law Firm LLC today at (614) 545-3930.
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