Mybrother wasin a car accident in Maryland where it was the other driver's fault. How long does he have to see a doctor for his injuries? The insurance company said there is a time limit to see a doctor. Is that true?

 

A: When someone is hurt in an accident, there is no time limit to see a doctor or get medical care.  But to recover for injuries caused by a negligent driver, the medical care and treatment must be related to the accident.  Obviously, if it was a fender bender and your brother waited 9 months to see a doctor, that doctor's visit probably wouldn't be related to the accident.  The best advice is that if you're hurt, get checked out by a doctor to make sure the injuries are not more severe than originally thought.

Severe, life-changing injuries, caused by a serious accident, can require lifetime medical care and treatment. There is no time limit on the future medical care and treatment; the present value cost of the future medical care and medical expenses must be taken into account at the time of settlement or verdict.