Pedestrian Accident

If you’ve been injured as a pedestrian in an accident, you need specialized and expert treatment. The team at Dynamic Medical & Rehabilitation provides this type of care to the communities in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro, North Carolina. You can also receive their comprehensive services if you live in the Toledo, Ohio, or Memphis, Tennessee areas. Pedestrian accidents are serious, so call one of the offices today to be seen by the expert staff at Dynamic Medical & Rehabilitation. You may also book a consultation online. 

What’s a pedestrian accident?

A pedestrian accident is one that happens when a motor vehicle hits a person. This could be a motorcycle, car, or any other automobile. Pedestrian accidents often result in severe injuries.

These accidents happen because of some kind of neglect from either the driver or the pedestrian. If you’re out for a walk, it’s important that you take steps towards your safety, including:

• Walk on the sidewalk
• Remove headphones 
• Stay alert
• Avoid walking if you’re impaired
• Wear reflective clothing
• Use a flashlight in the morning or evening

While you can’t control the drivers on the road, you can take proactive steps to keep yourself safe. The team at Dynamic Medical & Rehabilitation provides you with safety tips to avoid these accidents.

Do you need immediate treatment?

If you’re involved in a pedestrian accident, it’s essential to get medical treatment right away. A car or motorcycle versus the human body results in severe injuries in many cases. 

Even if you feel okay after the accident, dangerous injuries could be hiding, masked by adrenaline. Your body tries to protect itself through the fight-or-flight response, which masks the pain and other symptoms.

Immediate treatment is necessary in most cases to find and address any and all injuries sustained in the accident. The team at Dynamic Medical & Rehabilitation helps diagnose your injuries and provides state-of-the-art treatments.

What to do after the accident?

If you’re involved in a pedestrian accident, getting everyone to safety and out of harm’s way is the first step. You should then call for emergency medical assistance and get your injuries treated. 

You should also exchange information with anyone else involved in the accident. However, keep the chatter to a minimum and only exchange necessary information.

Taking pictures is also recommended if you’re able. This includes pictures of damage, traffic signals, or any other evidence that could help you explain what happened. This is useful if you must go to court later on.

Most importantly, get treatment for your injuries. Your personal and bodily well-being is the greatest concern. 

To get treatment after a pedestrian accident, call the team at Dynamic Medical & Rehabilitation today, or book a consultation online.