Pierce & Shows

Accidents often result in severe, life-altering injuries that carry massive financial strain. Pierce & Shows has been fighting for the rights of Louisiana residents since 1992. We can fight for you, too. Talk to us! Visit https://www.pierceandshows.com/s/w6z1G9s

You do not always need to see a specialist immediately for your medical records to matter. An urgent care doctor or primary care physician can document your symptoms, evaluate your condition, and create an objective record of what happened after the accident. Even a brief set of medical notes can become important evidence when establishing an injury claim.

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode.
https://bio.link/chrisshows

A new accident can aggravate an old injury or medical condition, even when the earlier problem seemed manageable. Establishing the person’s prior condition and showing how the new trauma changed it can be important when evaluating the claim. Complete medical information can help provide a clearer picture of what the accident actually caused.

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode.
https://bio.link/chrisshows

Stopping prescribed treatment early can create serious problems in an injury claim. If medical professionals recommend a specific course of treatment and it is not completed, the defense may argue that the person contributed to ongoing pain or a longer recovery. Following medical recommendations can therefore be important both for recovery and for the claim.

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode.
https://bio.link/chrisshows

Stopping treatment early can create serious problems for an injury claim. If a doctor recommends a specific course of treatment and you stop before completing it, the defense may argue that you contributed to ongoing pain or made your recovery harder. Following your medical plan can help protect both your recovery and your ability to support your claim.

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode.
https://bio.link/chrisshows

There is an important difference between describing how you feel and having a medical professional document what they observe. Your account is subjective, while a doctor can provide an independent evaluation based on clinical findings. That objective documentation can make your injuries more credible and harder to dismiss as exaggerated.

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode.
https://bio.link/chrisshows

You may feel fine immediately after a crash, but injuries can become clearer over time. Getting medical treatment early creates a record of your condition and can help distinguish injuries from a later accident or preexisting conditions. Waiting too long can make it much harder to establish what injuries came from the original crash.

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode.
https://bio.link/chrisshows

When an 80,000-pound semi-truck collides with a standard passenger vehicle, the damage is rarely minor. The insurance company's initial settlement offer also never covers the true cost. Our team at Pierce & Shows has the experience to fight for your rights. Visit https://www.pierceandshows.com/s/T976V2E

A new injury does not always exist on its own. New trauma can aggravate an old injury or condition, sometimes in ways that are difficult to recognize at first. While some people may feel uncomfortable discussing their medical history, that information can be important when understanding what changed after an accident. For many injured people, the goal is simple: to recover and return to the level of activity they had before the incident.

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode.
https://bio.link/chrisshows

Some medical records carry significant weight when an injury claim is being evaluated. Surgical reports can provide clear documentation of the treatment performed, while disputes over whether surgery is necessary can bring defense medical examinations into the picture. These medical disagreements can have a major impact on settlement discussions and are often issues where experienced legal representation matters.

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode.
https://bio.link/chrisshows