The moment you walk out of the doctor’s office after an injury, your claim already looks different than it did an hour earlier. Insurance adjusters, medical records, and even your own memory of the accident all shift once a physician puts findings on paper. Understanding why this first visit carries so much weight can help you avoid costly mistakes and protect the compensation you may be entitled to. Whether you were hurt in a car crash, a slip and fall, or a workplace accident, what happens in that exam room sets the tone for everything that follows. The First Medical…