Ten Questions To Ask Your Doctor After Being In A Motorcycle Accident

Your involvement in a motorcycle accident requires a visit to the doctor. Regardless whether or not you feel you are injured, visiting your doctor is always in your best interest. Even the most minor motorcycle accidents can cause injury, whether you feel it right away or not. In the interest of always being safe rather than sorry, make an appointment with your doctor and bring with you a list of the most important questions one should ask after being involved in an accident.

First Question: What Are My Injuries?

It’s imperative you ask your doctor to outline each of your injuries. If need be, ask for a list of which injuries you sustained in your accident so that you can use it in case you decide to seek damages from the at-fault driver.

Second Question: What Does Each Injury Mean?

While it’s helpful to know what your injuries are, it’s more important to understand what they mean. Ask your doctor to provide you with a detailed explanation of each. You want to know what your injury is going to mean for you, your lifestyle, your ability to function, and your ability to work. Ask your doctor to explain it in easy to understand terms.

Third Question: What Caused This Injury?

The simple answer is obviously your accident. However, your doctor should be able to provide you with a bit more insight as to what exactly happened in the accident that caused your injury. For example, your head injury was caused by the impact of you head as it slammed into ground.

Fourth Question: May I Have My Future Care in Writing?

Depending on the severity of your injuries you will want to ask for your care in writing. If you happen to be in the emergency room, you might be referred to nurse who will do this for you. It makes caring for your future health simpler.

Fifth Question: Should I See My General Physician/Emergency Room Doctor?

This question depends largely on where you are. If you’re in the emergency room, you’ll want to know if your doctor wants you to call your general physician for a follow-up appointment. If you’re in the doctor’s office, you’ll want to know if your doctor thinks it’s necessary for you to see a doctor at the hospital.

Sixth Question: Ask ER Doctors and Nurses to Review Your Medical History

It seems like a silly question, but sometimes when the ER is busy your doctors and nurses might have missed something on your chart. You need to make sure they understand your medical history, your current list of medications, and your allergies.

Seventh Question: What’s My Recovery Time?

It’s important to know what to expect in terms of time for recovery. Some injuries are minor and require nothing more than a few days rest. Others require more extensive recovery; you absolutely must know how much time to allow for your recovery.

Eighth Question: What Are the Risk Factors of My Injuries?

If you are injured, be sure to ask your doctor if there are risk factors associated with each injury. For example, will there be a risk of blood clots, fainting, dizziness, or anything else you should be careful to watch for in the coming days and weeks.

Ninth Question: Will I Heal Completely?

This is perhaps the most important question you will ask. Some injuries are minor and heal without complication. Others are more severe and will require frequent care. Your injury could be severe enough that you will not heal completely no matter how much medical care you receive.

Tenth Question: Will My Insurance Cover This?

Medical care is expensive. If you were involved in an accident because of someone else’s negligence, it’s important to know whether or not you’re looking at extensive out of pocket fees associated with medical care due to your accident. Contacting a lawyer is advised as they may be able to recoup the cost of medical care if fault can be found on the other party.

While your primary concern is your health following a motorcycle accident, you will want to know as much as you possibly can about your injuries to help you determine your next steps. Accidents caused by others are more than just dangerous and inconvenient; they are often expensive and can change the quality of your life.