In one recent year, over 254,300 people were injured in Florida car accidents due to the negligence of others. Many people who are injured in these accidents will spend time in the hospital and may need future treatment. Though some people only suffer minor injuries as a result of these accidents, others will receive long-term injuries that can have a huge impact on every aspect of their lives.

One of the main things that individuals worry about after an accident is how they are going to pay the bills that continue to pile up against them. Medical bills are some of the most aggressive bills that pile up following a collision and can encompass many different aspects. You may require a wide array of treatments following a collision that is not your fault. By understanding the vast amount of treatments that a person may require after an accident, victims can move forward and get started on their path toward recovery.

Types of Treatments After a Car Accident

Emergency Room Care: Many car accidents are so severe that they require emergency care. This is especially true in car accidents involving severe injuries like spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other life-threatening injuries. In these cases, you may be transported by paramedics to an emergency room or urgent care. Doctors will work to help you receive a timely diagnosis so that you can get started on your treatment. 

Hospitalization: When a doctor believes that your injuries are so severe that they require ongoing monitoring and stabilization, you may have to spend days, weeks, or even months in the hospital as you work on your recovery. With some injuries, you may be paralyzed or could even be unconscious, which means that you need to stay in a hospital setting. It can be incredibly costly, but it is necessary if you are suffering from life-threatening injuries.

Surgery: If you have received internal injuries, an injury to the brain, or a compound fracture, you will likely require surgery. This means that the surgery may take place immediately in an emergency setting or at a later date. This typically leads to an extensive recovery period.

Therapy: Rehabilitative therapy might be necessary depending on the extent of your injuries and the impact that they have on your everyday life. Traumatic injuries may require therapy that lasts for months or years and can impact your schedule and finances in many ways. 

Medications and Equipment: Because of how painful some injuries can be, you may require medications such as painkillers and infection preventatives. On top of that, you may need a wheelchair, boot, or other medical equipment as you recover or even for life depending on the circumstances of your injuries.

To ensure that you are taken seriously for your injuries and the medical bills that are piling up against you, it is important that you receive your medical records immediately. If you are working with a medical professional, the records you receive will be able to show the impact that your injuries had and will have on your life for the years to come.

Speaking with a Florida Car Accident Attorney 

Being injured in a Florida car accident can impact your life in many ways. For years, our personal injury attorneys at Sheftall & Associates have assisted those in need after life-altering car accidents. If you have suffered from extremely serious injuries, it is important that you speak with an attorney so that you can get started on receiving the compensation you deserve for your losses. As the medical bills pile up against you, you may be wondering how you will pay for these losses. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Florida at (904) 575-9026 to find out how we can assist you.