First 14 Days
This period usually includes initial exams, medication adjustments, and therapy or imaging referrals.
Accurate symptom logs help clinical decisions and reduce later claim disputes.
Treatment Timeline After a Car Accident: Whiplash, Concussion, and Disc Injury Milestones
A clear treatment timeline helps you follow medical guidance and keeps your claim documentation coherent from day one.
Key Points
- Prioritize baseline evaluation in the first 24 to 72 hours.
- Track symptom progression and care milestones weekly.
- Preserve referral notes and work-activity restrictions.
Weeks 3 to 12
Providers evaluate whether conservative care is working and whether specialist care is needed.
Documenting functional limits during this phase is central to valuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I update my symptom log?
Daily or every few days during active symptoms is usually most useful.
Can treatment gaps hurt a claim?
They can create questions about severity and causation, so follow your provider plan consistently.
When do cases usually move toward settlement?
Often after treatment stabilizes enough to estimate long-term impact and future care needs.