Tag: car crash

After being in a car crash and sustaining injuries, you might begin a long road to recovery and rehabilitation. In order to ensure that you are allowing your wounds to heal as they should, it is important to keep up with your medical treatment long after your accident occurs.  This means following the doctor's orders, going to follow-up appointments, and continuing ongoing care, such as physical therapy, to continue the healing process.  This can affect your car accident injury claim as well, as the opposing party to your claim will be looking to make sure you are doing all you can to help reduce the severity and impact of your injuries. If you are doing nothing to help your injuries in the aftermath of the accident, additional complications can arise,…

After a car accident, ensuring your physical condition is as stable as possible should always be your top priority. If the EMTs believe you need emergency transportation, it is wise to accept the ambulance ride. If you have injuries that are not dire enough to warrant an ambulance, you should still make your way to the emergency room or urgent care following the crash. Your treatment should begin with diagnostic testing, which can include asking you questions, physically examining you, conducting CT scans, x-rays, and other imaging tests, and more. Once your injuries are diagnosed, your doctor should recommend a treatment plan tailored to your specific injuries. This plan can vary widely, and it might include: Hospitalization - Patients with life-threatening injuries or who risk serious complications might need to…