Don’t Take the ER’s Word for It

Posted on December 13, 2018 in A Letter From the Lawyer

In a bad crash, usually you end up at the ER.  The ER physicians and staff have essentially one job: Make sure you’re not about to die.  They take x-rays and make sure nothing is fractured. They make sure you’re not internally bleeding.  The ER physician’s job is not to figure out your long-term prognosis from your injuries.  They don’t know how long you’ll be hurt, and neither do you.  That’s why it is so important to follow up within a few days after the wreck with a qualified healthcare professional who cares about you and will help you come up with a significant treatment plan.  I can’t tell you how many of my clients have been sent home from the ER, only to return to the hospital for a surgery months later.  Life throws curve balls- try to get ahead of them.

Sincerely,
Michael Melonakos

Michael Melonakos

Michael, a lawyer who honed his skills at premier Atlanta insurance defense firms, specializes in cases involving trucking, auto, and premises liability, adeptly representing both local and national clients.