Different Medical Specialists You might See after a Tampa, Florida Area Auto Accident

One car accident is capable of causing injury to many different areas of the body. From the head to the back and the shoulders to the knees, you may find yourself with a laundry list of injuries after a car accident. To address your injuries properly, you may need to visit a variety of medical specialists with experience in the type of injuries you sustained.

Within a short period of time after a car accident in the Tampa Bay, Florida area, emergency personnel will take you to a hospital emergency room if you have injuries at the scene and there is a concern that you won't be able to get to the hospital without assistance. At the emergency room, your injuries will be assessed by nurses and doctors who are specially trained in trauma care. The emergency room's first goal is to figure out whether or not your injuries are life-threatening and to stabilize your condition. If you are able to answer questions at the emergency room, the nurses and doctors may ask you about the circumstances of your accident and about your medical history.

As they work to stabilize your condition, the emergency room may call in specialists to treat injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, lacerations, and other serious injuries. Some of the medical specialists you may see include:

• Orthopedist—diagnoses and treats bones and joints
• Anesthesiologist—administers drugs to stop pain and sedate the patient, if necessary
• Cardiologist—diagnoses and treats injuries to the heart and circulatory system
• Neurologist—handles injuries to the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
• Psychologist—assists with post traumatic stress disorder and other anxieties and fears the accident victim may be feeling
• Radiologist—reads x-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and other imagery to locate and diagnose your injuries

Once you leave the hospital, there's a good chance you will need to see some of the above specialists again in the near future. In addition, you may need to make appointments with other specialists such as a chiropractor and a physical therapist for ongoing care and rehabilitation.

As you visit these various specialists, make sure to keep track of everything and keep your Tampa car accident lawyer informed of your medical needs. Your attorney will need to be aware of your medical condition so that he or she can file an accurate claim that covers all your medical bills.

If you have not yet hired a personal injury attorney for your car accident injuries, or if you would like to hear another legal opinion, please contact Tampa car accident lawyer Dale Appell, P.A. for a free initial consultation.