After a pedestrian accident, emergency care is a must

As a pedestrian, there is one thing you want to avoid at all costs: a collision with a motor vehicle.

Due to the size of the vehicle and the fact that you have no protection, there's a good chance that this type of accident will cause serious injury or even death.

Despite the fact that you will do whatever it takes to avoid trouble, you know that one mistake by a driver could put you in a dangerous situation.

If you are struck by a motor vehicle, emergency care is very important to your overall level of health and well-being. In other words, the sooner you receive treatment the better.

Here are a few things you need to know:

• You should stay where you are, call 911 (or have someone else do so), and wait for an ambulance to arrive.
• The pre-hospital phase is important to your care, as you need to receive medical attention as soon as possible.
• Timely arrival at the closest trauma center is imperative to your long-term health, as the initial treatment and evaluation of injuries can improve your chance of making a recovery.
• In the event of a pedestrian accident, you could face a variety of injuries. This is why it's important to receive immediate medical attention, and for the responding EMS team to treat each and every injury in the appropriate manner.

Any type of vehicle-pedestrian accident, even one in which the car is traveling at a slow speed, can result in the most serious of injuries. These can include, but are not limited to, injuries to the head, back, neck, pelvis, legs and brain.

There is no way of knowing what will happen in the event of a pedestrian accident, which is why you want to avoid this if at all possible.

If you find yourself dealing with the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, focus your attention on your health and recovery. Along with this, learn more about the cause of the accident and your legal rights. Representation by an experienced personal injury lawyer may enable you to obtain compensation from the negligent party.