{"id":8757,"date":"2023-08-15T18:27:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T22:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/?page_id=8757"},"modified":"2025-02-28T11:14:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:14:13","slug":"should-i-go-to-the-hospital-after-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-car-accident-lawyer\/should-i-go-to-the-hospital-after-a-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Go to the Hospital After a Car Accident?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-car-accident-lawyer\/should-i-go-to-the-hospital-after-a-car-accident\/#Top_5_Reasons_to_Go_to_the_Hospital_After_a_Car_Accident_in_Florida\" >Top 5 Reasons to Go to the Hospital After a Car Accident in Florida&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-car-accident-lawyer\/should-i-go-to-the-hospital-after-a-car-accident\/#1_It_likely_wont_cost_as_much_as_you_think\" >1. It likely won\u2019t cost as much as you think.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-car-accident-lawyer\/should-i-go-to-the-hospital-after-a-car-accident\/#2_Get_your_questions_answered_and_put_your_mind_at_ease\" >2. Get your questions answered and put your mind at ease.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-car-accident-lawyer\/should-i-go-to-the-hospital-after-a-car-accident\/#3_Your_injuries_might_require_some_time_off_work\" >3. Your injuries might require some time off work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-car-accident-lawyer\/should-i-go-to-the-hospital-after-a-car-accident\/#4_You_may_have_sustained_hidden_auto_accident_injuries\" >4. You may have sustained hidden auto accident injuries.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-car-accident-lawyer\/should-i-go-to-the-hospital-after-a-car-accident\/#5_You_may_need_this_important_documentation_for_your_injury_claim\" >5. You may need this important documentation for your injury claim.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1419877131-hospital-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of a building with a sign reading &quot;Hospital&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-8052\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you should go to the hospital if you have been involved in a car accident\u2014even if your injuries seem minor. Failing to receive adequate medical attention can lead to long-term health problems, expenses, and limited legal recourse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter ctamobile\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:5613759500\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\"> Call Us Now for a Free Consultation <br>&nbsp;561-375-9500<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter ctadesktop\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\"> Contact Us Now for a Free Consultation <br>&nbsp;Click Here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_5_Reasons_to_Go_to_the_Hospital_After_a_Car_Accident_in_Florida\"><\/span>Top 5 Reasons to Go to the Hospital After a Car Accident in Florida&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_It_likely_wont_cost_as_much_as_you_think\"><\/span><strong>1. It likely won\u2019t cost as much as you think.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Car insurance is the first to kick in, typically covering up to <strong>80% of the cost of your medical care<\/strong>. If you have health insurance, the hospital will bill your health care provider for the remainder.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have health insurance, the at-fault driver can be liable for paying your hospital bill.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When there are concerns about how to pay for your accident injuries and losses, a free consultation with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-car-accident-lawyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Florida car accident lawyer<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>can help.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Get_your_questions_answered_and_put_your_mind_at_ease\"><\/span><strong>2. Get your questions answered and put your mind at ease.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1081533532-surgery.jpg\" alt=\"Open door to an operating room in a hospital where surgeons are working\" class=\"wp-image-6481\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hospital professionals are specially trained to handle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-catastrophic-injury-lawyer\/traumatic-brain-injury\/\">traumatic injuries<\/a>, fractures, soft tissue damage, and concussions common to car accidents. Without this same level of understanding, primary care physicians often have to refer patients to specialists, which can further delay treatment. It\u2019s best to see ER specialists right away and get <strong>answers to questions like:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What type of injury do I have?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the treatment plan?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How long should I take off work?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Might there be any long-term effects of my injuries?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What should I do to care for myself at home and heal optimally?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter ctamobile\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:5613759500\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\"> Have You Been Injured? Call Us for a Free Consultation <br>&nbsp;561-375-9500<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter ctadesktop\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\"> Have You Been Injured? Call Us for a Free Consultation <br>&nbsp;Click Here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Your_injuries_might_require_some_time_off_work\"><\/span><strong>3. Your injuries might require some time off work.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people return to work within a month of a car accident, but serious injuries may require more time. Documentation that establishes the initial cause of injury can be important in these cases so your auto insurance provider can compensate you for up to <strong>60% of lost wages, up to $10,000.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hospital records can also help protect your rights by validating your claim so you are not fired or discriminated against by your employer. When you do return to work, you may have a limited ability to perform some of your job duties, which your medical records will indicate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_may_have_sustained_hidden_auto_accident_injuries\"><\/span><strong>4. You may have sustained hidden auto accident injuries.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever watched a football game where players grit through the match but end up off the roster for weeks due to injury immediately thereafter? The adrenaline rushing through their bodies can mask the pain for hours after injury occurs \u2014 and the same is true in a car accident.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-car-accident-lawyer\/what-can-i-expect-physically-after-a-car-accident-in-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>what to expect physically after a car accident<\/strong><\/a> as every accident and body is different. While some injuries \u2014 like excessive bleeding, difficulty breathing, or paralysis\u2014 may be obvious, many accident injuries are not.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Car accident injuries that show up later may include:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abdominal pain and swelling<\/strong> \u2014 Internal bleeding is a common culprit behind deep purple bruising, dizziness, and fainting. It can persist undetected for hours or days before becoming a life-threatening condition.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Back pain<\/strong> \u2014 Low back pain is found in more than half of rear-impact collisions and three-quarters of side impact crashes. Damage to the muscles, ligaments, nerves, and vertebrae often worsen over time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Broken bones<\/strong> \u2013 A broken arm or leg bone is typically obvious, but a skull fracture or minor cracks in the ribs, metatarsal bones, and vertebrae may cause only a strange sensation of warm-and-cold or a slight pain at first.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Concussions<\/strong> \u2013 Think you\u2019ve just got a headache? Chances are, it\u2019s a concussion. It could also be a sign of a blood clot on the brain, so it\u2019s best to get that headache checked out. Concussions cause symptoms like blurry vision, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. In severe cases, concussions accompany traumatic brain injuries. Car accidents are the third-leading cause of issues with memory, movement, cognition, vision, hearing, insomnia, and personality changes that appear weeks after a crash.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Neck and spine injuries<\/strong> \u2013 Even a minor collision can damage tendons, ligaments, nerves, or discs. Most whiplash cases occur with collisions at speeds under 15 mph. Numbness, tingling, stiffness, spasms, pain, and loss of mobility are common symptoms.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PTSD<\/strong> \u2014 You may have vivid nightmare and disturbing flashback memories of the event. You may find you become extremely anxious in the car or unable to go about your usual routines.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter ctamobile\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:5613759500\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\"> Injured in a Car Accident? Kogan &#038; DiSalvo Can Help <br>&nbsp;561-375-9500<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter ctadesktop\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\"> Injured in a Car Accident? Kogan &#038; DiSalvo Can Help <br>&nbsp;Click Here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_may_need_this_important_documentation_for_your_injury_claim\"><\/span><strong>5. You may need this important documentation for your injury claim.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1201679769-settlement-agreement.jpg\" alt=\"Two people shaking hands in a law office\" class=\"wp-image-6850\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To file a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claim, Florida requires drivers to seek medical care within two weeks of an accident. Failure to comply with the PIP rule could hurt your chances of receiving compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and even the cost of hiring a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/\">personal injury attorney<\/a> if you decide to file a claim against the other driver.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t need significant treatment right away, ER medical professionals can make recommendations for follow-up care. You should <strong>keep<\/strong> all bills, receipts, prescriptions, a record of your appointments and physical therapies, and a pain journal just in case you ever need to pursue legal action to cover expensive long-term care.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these valuable pieces of evidence, your lawyer may ask hospital medical providers to write a medical narrative or deposition that testifies to the nature of your injuries and helps establish a stronger personal injury claim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-car-accident-lawyer\/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-in-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>what to do after a car accident<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/florida-car-accident-lawyer\/when-to-get-an-attorney-for-a-car-accident-in-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>when to get an attorney for a car accident<\/strong><\/a>? It\u2019s never too soon to find legal counsel you trust to help you navigate the maze of treatment, insurance options, and liability issues that may arise in the weeks and months following a collision.<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/contact-us\/\">Consultation with Kogan &amp; DiSalvo is always free.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter ctamobile\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:5613759500\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\">Call Now to Speak With an Experienced Car Accident Lawyer <br>&nbsp;561-375-9500<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter ctadesktop\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\">Call Now to Speak With an Experienced Car Accident Lawyer <br>&nbsp;Click Here<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, you should go to the hospital if you have been involved in a car accident\u2014even if your injuries seem [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":0,"parent":1992,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_cgt_translated_page":false,"_cgt_alternative_url":"","_cgt_current_language":"","_cgt_original_post_id":0,"_cgt_original_language":"","_cgt_target_language":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8757","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Should I Go to the Hospital After a Car Accident? | Kogan &amp; DiSalvo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Always go to a hospital after a car accident. 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