Florida Injury Lawyer Blog
If you have been in a Hallandale Beach truck accident, your injuries may be severe and you may face a lifetime or many months of recovery. Whether you sustain burn injuries, Hallandale Beach head injuries, fractures, spinal cord trauma, or other injuries, you may face financial challenges, pain, lost work time, and many other challenges. As you begin to recover from your injuries, it is important that you have resources on hand to help you through the process. There are many places you can turn if you have been seriously injured in a Hallandale Beach traffic accident:
1) Your doctor. If you have been seriously injured in a Hallandale Beach car accident or truck accident, you will likely be rushed to an emergency room and get an initial evaluation from an emergency room physician. You may also get referrals to specialists for follow-up treatment. Eventually, however, you will want to visit your regular doctor, who can also provide you with additional information about your condition and can provide care based on your medical history as well as your current injuries. In fact, even if you are fortunate and your Hallandale Beach truck accident does not require you to visit the emergency room, you may wish to visit your doctor for a check-up to ensure that there are no injuries. Some injuries – including head injuries and soft tissue injuries – may not present symptoms right away but still require prompt treatment.
2) Your pharmacist. Your pharmacist may be an important resource for you after your accident. If you are given medication after your injury, your pharmacist can ensure that your medication will not interact with other medication you are taking. Your pharmacist may also be able to recommend over-the-counter painkillers as well as other products that can help you as you recover from your accident.
3) Your insurance company. Insurance companies become involved soon after an accident and may make a claim offer to cover your medical costs, car damage, and other expenses related to your Halladale Beach truck accident. When speaking with insurance companies, however, keep in mind that these businesses typically wish to settle claims quickly and inexpensively. If an insurance company makes you an offer, you may wish to have a legal professional look the offer over and you may wish to learn more about how much your case could be worth.
4) A personal injury attorney. Contacting a Hallandale Beach personal injury attorney after your accident can be important. An attorney can do several things. They can help you understand your rights and options and can help you find other resources as you start to recover from your injuries. Attorneys can also investigate the accident and can find all liable parties. Of course, they can also pursue compensation on your behalf and can also review offers made by insurance companies. Basically, attorneys represent you and ensure that your interests are protected. Your initial consultation with a Hallandale Beach personal injury attorney may be free, so you may wish to at least speak with an attorney to find out what any attorney can do in your case.
5) Your elected representative. If your accident was caused by poor road conditions or flawed laws, speaking out against these problems can be an important part of the healing process. You may wish to write to your elected representative to ask for changes to ensure that others are not injured the way you are.
6) Social media and the Internet. There are many online resources, including support groups, available for people who are suffering from specific types of injuries. If you have sustained a burn injury, for example, it can be helpful to speak with others who have dealt with a similar injury and have recovered.
7) Support groups. Support groups as well as friends and family provide an important source of emotional support after your accident. After a serious trauma such as a traffic collision it is normal to be frightened, upset, and anxious. Speaking with others can help.
Are you looking for an attorney after sustaining an injury in a truck accident? Contact the Flaxman Law Group to arrange a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your case with a personal injury attorney.