Why I Always Recommend You Get Checked Out — Even If You Feel ‘Fine’ After an Accident

You’d be shocked how many times I’ve heard this line:

“I didn’t go to the doctor because I felt fine after the accident.”

And I get it. You walk away without a scratch, you’re just a little sore, and you figure it’ll go away in a day or two. But here’s what I tell every single client — and what I tell my own family:

Go get checked out. Always.

Here’s why.

1. Injuries Don’t Always Show Up Right Away

Your body goes into survival mode during and after a crash. Adrenaline kicks in. Your heart’s racing. You’re focused on the moment. A lot of people don’t notice pain until hours — sometimes days — later.

By the time the stiffness, headaches, or back pain sets in, you’ve already missed a crucial window to document your injury.

2. Insurance Companies Use Delays Against You

Let’s say you don’t see a doctor for a week, and then you go in for back pain. You know it’s from the accident — but the insurance company will try to argue it came from something else.

They’ll say,

“If it was really from the accident, why didn’t they seek medical treatment right away?”

And just like that, your case gets harder. Not because you weren’t hurt — but because the evidence isn’t there.

3. Some Injuries Are More Serious Than They Seem

I’ve had clients with soft tissue injuries, concussions, and even spinal damage who didn’t realize the severity until a proper exam revealed the full extent.

The sooner you get evaluated, the sooner you get answers — and the better chance we have of getting you the compensation you actually deserve.

4. It Helps Us Build a Stronger Case

Early medical records create a clear timeline of your symptoms and care. That’s what we use to prove your injury, negotiate with insurance, and if needed — take your case to trial.

No medical care? No leverage. That’s the hard truth.

So What Should You Do After an Accident?

Even if you feel okay, go to urgent care. Visit your primary care doctor. See a chiropractor. Just get checked out.

It protects your health, your recovery, and your legal rights.

And if you’re not sure where to go or how to afford it — call me. I’ll help connect you with the right doctors and make sure you’re not navigating this alone.

Because feeling “fine” doesn’t always mean you’re okay — and you deserve better than to find that out the hard way.

— Aaron