Medical Treatment After Being Hit

Why Medical Treatment Matters

Proper medical treatment after being hit by a car is crucial for:
1. Your health and recovery
2. Your legal case

Gaps in treatment or refusing care can be used against you.

Immediate Medical Care

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Emergency Room
Go to the ER if you experience:
- Loss of consciousness
- Head injury of any kind
- Severe pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Numbness or tingling
- Visible injuries or bleeding
- Confusion
- Abdominal pain

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What to Tell Medical Staff
- You were hit by a car as a pedestrian
- Describe ALL symptoms, even minor ones
- Mention any pain, no matter how slight
- Be honest about how you feel

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

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Head Injuries
- Concussions
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Skull fractures
- Cognitive impairment

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Spinal Injuries
- Herniated discs
- Vertebral fractures
- Spinal cord damage
- Paralysis

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Orthopedic Injuries
- Broken legs, arms, pelvis
- Knee injuries
- Hip fractures
- Ankle and foot injuries

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Soft Tissue
- Internal organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Muscle and ligament tears
- Severe bruising

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Psychological
- PTSD
- Anxiety about crossing streets
- Depression
- Sleep disorders

Follow-Up Care

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Within 24-48 Hours
- See your primary care doctor
- Follow all ER recommendations
- Start recommended treatments

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Ongoing Treatment
- Attend ALL appointments
- Follow treatment plans exactly
- Don't skip or reschedule
- Document everything

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Specialists You May Need
- Orthopedic surgeon
- Neurologist
- Physical therapist
- Pain management specialist
- Psychologist or psychiatrist

Medical Documentation

**Critical Records to Keep:**
- ER admission and discharge papers
- All imaging results
- Surgery reports
- Doctor's notes from every visit
- Physical therapy records
- Prescription records
- All billing statements

**Organize Chronologically** and make copies of everything.