03/09/2026
The extent of an injury suffered in a motor vehicle accident is not always apparent immediately after the accident. Some consequences or sequelae only become evident over time, especially when dealing with cases involving brain injuries, psychological trauma and chronic pain.
The sequelae resulting from injuries can be life changing. Claimants can experience reduced independence, ongoing pain, loss of earning capacity, difficulties returning to work, the need for assistive devices or ongoing medical treatment, rehabilitation and care.
It is therefore of the utmost importance that claimants are sent to see medico legal experts after an appropriate time has passed post accident. These experts will assess the claimant's physical, psychological, cognitive, social and occupational functioning.