Injuries From a Boca Raton, Florida Car Accident
Car accidents can result in a variety of different injuries ranging from minor to severe. However, even “minor” injuries can be a headache, causing chronic pain and requiring long-term care. More severe injuries may require long-term hospitalization, multiple surgeries, the use of a wheelchair or other mobility aid, and even the alteration of one’s home to account for changes to mobility.
Common car accident injuries include whiplash, soft tissue damage, cuts, bruises, and broken bones. In more severe accidents, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, burns, amputation, or internal damage may occur. The more severe an injury is, the higher the medical debt is likely to be. For severe injuries or injuries that result in high debt, it’s especially important to hire an experienced attorney.
What Should I Do After A Car Accident?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, the first thing you should do is contact the police. If someone is severely injured or unresponsive, you should call 911. Once ambulances arrive, they’ll take away anyone who requires immediate care, and medics will evaluate those who may not need immediate care. If you’re able, here are a few things you should do while waiting for the police and ambulances to arrive after a car accident.
- Take pictures and video at the scene, including pictures of your vehicle, other involved vehicles, and the surrounding area. You should also take note of any security cameras or businesses that may have security cameras in the area for later use.
- Speak to any witnesses and collect their contact information. Encourage them to stick around and speak to the police when they arrive. A police report with a witness statement on your side is powerful evidence.
- Give the police your statement when they arrive. Once they okay you to leave the scene, you should seek immediate medical attention even if the EMTs didn’t deem it necessary. Some injuries may not be visible right away, only beginning to cause pain as adrenaline fades.
- Don’t talk to the insurance companies! First, contact Osborne & Francis to discuss your case. Hiring an attorney before speaking with the insurance companies will help protect you from accidentally damaging your case.
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