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Medical Care After a Motorcycle Crash
When a smashed-up motorcycle rider is hurting, he must seek medical care immediately. Waiting too long can be a severe health danger. Not seeking medical attention right away also decreases your chances of proving how you were hurt.
The Ehline Law Firm is where the rider that has been in a motorcycle accident can get answers to their questions about medical care and a free initial consultation. We have convenient office locations in Southern California. Our expertly trained attorneys represent the tort victim in Northern California as well.
Medical Treatment and Following Up
Many motorcycle collision victims take the ambulance to the hospital. An emergency room physician diagnoses riders. So the injuries will be assessed quickly.
In some cases, injuries are serious enough to be life-threatening. Afterward, victims may get admitted to the hospital ICU for emergency medical care.
- Life v. Non-Life Threats.
When motorcycle injuries are not life-threatening, the emergency room doctor could discharge the rider with a referral. The instructions will be to follow up with their primary care physician.
To help relieve pain, the emergency room doctor could prescribe pain medication and anti-inflammatory medication. Also, they may fit the injured rider with a soft cervical collar. Riders with arm or leg injuries might require a leg splint or arm splint. The idea is to decrease the risk of further injuries and reduce pain and discomfort.
Following up with the primary care physician, referral doctor, or other healthcare professional is important for the victim. It is important to follow any prescribed or recommended medical exams and care. The insurance company considers the injuries and medical care, and bills.
Visiting the Primary Care Physician
When visiting the primary care physician or other health care physician, it is crucial to explain to the doctor how the injuries occurred. If thrown to the asphalt, tell the doctor where it hurts. It is essential to tell the doctor about every injury. The doctor might ask you to rate your injuries on a pain scale of one to ten.
Get Your Medical Records
Physicians should request and receive records from your emergency room visit. Also, they should do so directly after the accident. Also, to avoid duplicate X-rays and more cost, have them sent over too.
Afterward, your primary care physician performs a complete examination and decides upon a suitable treatment plan. The treatment plan can involve prescription pain and anti-inflammatory medications. But it likely will include physical therapy and other necessary medical treatments.
Getting Justice
Delaying medical treatment reduces the likelihood of proving the cause of the injuries. Speak with motorcycle injury attorney Michael P. Ehline for a free no-obligation consultation call (213) 596-9642. Crash victims can also use our online contact us form for a return reply over email 24/7 from a superior, multi-million dollar award-winning injury lawyer.
Michael Ehline
Michael is a managing partner at the nationwide Ehline Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, APLC. He’s an inactive Marine and became a lawyer in the California State Bar Law Office Study Program, later receiving his J.D. from UWLA School of Law. Michael has won some of the world’s largest motorcycle accident settlements.