Should You Go To The Emergency Room After A Car Accident?

Nobody wants to get into a car accident. But the reality is car accidents are pretty common in Florida. A car accident can leave you confused. After an auto accident, you may not be sure what to do next. For example, you may not know if you should visit the emergency room (ER).

So, should you visit the emergency room after an auto accident? There isn’t a set standard or rule for whether you should visit the emergency room after a car accident. But if you suffer an obvious severe, possible life-altering injury after a car accident, it would be wise to go straight to the ER. After a Florida car accident, serious injuries, such as major broken bones, severe burns, and uncontrollable bleeding, should be treated as soon as possible by emergency medical professionals. However, this is not to say that if you suffer injuries that are not as severe, you should not seek medical attention. In fact, you should seek medical attention even if you do not think you have suffered an injury.

Why Do People Avoid Going to the Emergency Room After an Auto Accident?

Even if you know the steps you need to take after a car accident, you might think about not calling 911 and going to the emergency room after a car accident, even if you have suffered severe injuries. There are many reasons why people avoid calling 911 and going to the emergency room after a car accident. One of the reasons for this is costs. If a person does not have health insurance, the cost of ambulance rides and ER visits can be tough to face.

If you suffer injuries in a Florida auto accident because of another party’s negligence and need to visit the emergency room, you should not worry about the cost of your ambulance ride and ER visit. You have the right to file a compensation claim against the negligent party and recover compensation for your injuries and damages, including medical bills.

See a Doctor Even if You Think You Have Suffered Minor Injuries or Are Uninjured

After a car accident, you may think you have suffered a minor injury or haven’t been injured. It is crucial for you to keep in mind that after a car accident, adrenaline can mask the severity of your injuries at the scene. Also, some injuries take time to manifest. So, it is vital that even if you don’t visit the emergency room after an auto accident, you seek medical attention as soon as possible from your doctor.

Some of the injuries that people suffer in car accidents that do not manifest immediately include;

Whiplash
Other neck injuries
Brain injuries
Back injuries

Failing to seek medical treatment after a car accident or delaying medical treatment could adversely affect your health. It could also harm any compensation claim you file against an at-fault party. By failing to seek medical attention after a car accident or delaying seeking medical attention, the defendant could argue that you were not as severely injured as you claim and deny you compensation.

Contact Us for Legal Help

Our Miami personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm can protect your rights after a Florida car accident and help you recover the compensation you deserve.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Tampa, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, Bradenton, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, and Daytona Beach areas.

By Pendas Law Firm | Posted on January 20, 2023

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