Common Medical Expenses After A Truck Accident

Trucks travel nationwide delivering necessary goods and supplies, and Connecticut’s roads are no exception. While their services are essential, their presence on roadways creates a hazard for everyone they share it with. Those injured in a truck accident need the help of a compassionate Hartford truck accident attorney to help them seek compensation for their medical expenses and other losses. They will find that attorney at Berman & Russo.

Common Medical Expenses After A Truck Accident

Truck accident injuries can range from minor bruises, bumps, and scraps to catastrophic and potentially fatal head or spinal injuries. Their medical bills could be astronomical depending on the extent of the injuries someone suffers. Common medical expenses after even a minor truck accident can include the following:

Emergency Medical Care

Those injured in a truck accident are often rushed to the hospital via ambulance. Emergency medical costs are increased for admission to the hospital, emergency physicians, and possibly emergency surgery for internal bleeding or other problems. Injured victims will also incur costs for diagnostic tests like X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and lab work. The emergency costs may be only the beginning. Many truck accident victims require ongoing care until they heal.

Injury Treatment

Medications, especially pain medications, may be used to treat injuries. Whether prescription or over the counter, these costs can add up.

Broken bones (pelvis, hips, arms, or legs) may require surgical care. Some severe injuries, such as internal injuries, might need multiple surgeries to heal completely and correctly.

Even if surgery isn’t necessary to recover from an injury, the victim may need multiple follow-up appointments with the doctor, specialist, or other treatments, such as physical therapy, to ensure that healing progresses.

Rehabilitation

Recovery from injuries any injury can require rehabilitation (physical therapy, a short stay in a facility). Some injured victims, like those with a spinal cord injury (SCI) or a traumatic brain injury (TBI), may need an occupational therapist to relearn how to complete everyday tasks independently.

For some truck accident victims, rehabilitation may need to be an inpatient endeavor at a rehabilitation facility where they can focus several hours daily on their recovery. Other injured victims might require an in-home caregiver to help with care tasks while they work toward the best recovery possible.

Psycholotherapy may be helpful to help the injured person cope with their limitations or work through the trauma of the accident.

These substantial medical costs can add up, placing substantial financial strain on the injured person.

Injured In A Hartford Truck Accident? Call Berman & Russo Today

Truck accident injuries can often be severe, requiring months or years of expensive and wide-ranging diagnostics and treatments. Suppose you sustained injuries due to the fault of another party. In that case, you need a skilled Hartford truck accident attorney from Berman & Russo on your side. To schedule a no-obligation consultation, call 860-644-1548 or contact us online.