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Have you been injured in an accident? Whether it’s a car accident or a slip-and-fall case, we can help. Take a step towards getting your life back. Contact our Lakeland personal injury attorneys to schedule a free consultation today.
Common Injuries From Accidents
Injuries that frequently occur in accidents include:
- spinal cord injuries
- bulging or herniated discs
- pinched nerves or nerve damage
- broken bones (arm, hip, knee, leg, ankle) or torn ligaments (knee and shoulder)
- blunt force trauma or crush injuries
- head injury or traumatic brain injury
- injuries to internal organs or internal bleeding
- soft tissue sprains and strains
- rotator cuff tears
- tissue inflammation or swelling
- muscle injury
- burn injuries from fires or explosions
Emergency Medical Care
When you have an injury from an accident, the first thing you should do is get the appropriate emergency medical care that you need. If you have a life-threatening condition, a hospital with an emergency department is required by federal (EMTALA) and Florida law (section 395.1041, Fla. Stat.) to provide you with treatment regardless of the ability to pay for care or how difficult or expensive to treat.
You may need emergency surgery or medication that could save your life. You should not hesitate to get the emergency care that you need.
Where Should I Get Medical Treatment for My Injury?
You should choose where to go based on the severity of your injury. If your injury is serious and life-threatening, you should go to a certified trauma center such as Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center (Level II trauma) if possible.
A hospital that is not a certified trauma center may not have the ability to adequately treat you for a serious condition and may cost valuable time in a transfer to a qualified hospital where you can be properly diagnosed and treated. The closest Level I trauma centers are located at Tampa General Hospital and Orlando Regional Medical Center.
If your injury or illness is serious enough, you will be transferred from a Level II trauma center to Tampa or Orlando for specialized care.
If your injury is not life-threatening but you are in severe pain, an urgent care clinic of your choice is probably the best choice for immediate relief with follow-up care with a specialist.
Finally, if nothing is broken and your injury is a sprain or strain type injury, then you may want to just make an appointment to see an outpatient medical clinic or chiropractor during their business hours.
Getting Advanced Care From a Specialist
After your initial visit, you may be placed on an individualized treatment plan that may involve physical or occupational therapy as needed. More advanced options for treatment and visits with specialists include:
- mechanical spinal traction
- cortisone injections
- epidural steroid injections
- advanced imaging such as MRI or CT scans
- EEG or nerve conduction studies
- medial branch nerve blocks and radio-frequency ablation or laser neurotomy
- electrical muscle stimulation
- arthroscopy and ligament repair
- neck or back surgery, including discectomy, laminectomy, disc replacement, and fusion
Compensation for Your Medical Bills
Medical care is expensive. If you’re injured in an accident, the bills soon add up. Hiring a Lakeland personal injury attorney can help you recoup these expenses as well as obtain compensation for:
- pain and suffering
- inconvenience
- missed time from work and loss of future earning capacity
- disability in the past and future
- loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life
- damages to your marriage (consortium)
Our personal injury attorneys in Lakeland can explain what medical expenses you can claim based on your case.
Move Your Personal Injury Case Forward with Legal Counsel
Do you need a Florida personal injury attorney to make a claim? No, but it’s highly recommended that you retain one.
- Your attorney will get to work right away to ensure that no critical evidence is lost.
- An accident attorney will help you gather the right evidence to build a strong case.
- You can focus on recovery while your attorney handles negotiations on your behalf.
- An attorney can advise whether a settlement offer is fair – or if it’s best to go to trial to get the results you deserve.
As a Lakeland personal injury attorney, I’ve successfully handled various accident claims for my clients. No two cases are alike, and I’ll give your claim the attention it needs to succeed.
Our Cases
The personal injury attorneys at Russo Law have a track record of success. The type of cases we handle include:
Our team gets results. Read more about our successful cases here.
Contact a Lakeland Personal Injury Attorney for a Free Case Review Today
Do you need a personal injury attorney in Lakeland, FL? Don’t hesitate to call Russo Law. Our experienced accident lawyers will review your case, determine if you have a claim, and help you get the most compensation possible.
Representing you is our privilege. At Russo Law, we don’t believe in barriers to justice. We work on a no-win, no-fee basis – you don’t pay anything unless we win your case.
You have nothing to lose by scheduling a free case evaluation. But you have everything to gain. Discuss the merits of your case with Florida personal injury attorneys and start getting your life back. Contact us now to get started.
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