Should You Ignore Your Injury
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Should You Ignore Your Injury?
It’s just a bruise or a cut, after all. But what if it was much worse than you
thought?
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In 2013, injuries accounted for 59% of
deaths for people aged 1 to 44 in the
United States.
That’s 1 person every 3 minutes.
Source: www.cdc.gov
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There were reportedly 31 million
injury cases that resulted in emergency
visits that year.
About 2.5 million people were
hospitalized due to injury.
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Leading cause of death for people
between the ages of 1 to 44 is Unintentional
Injury.
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Unintentional Injury comes from accidents; or being hurt without the intention to be.
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1 in every 4 people treated in the
emergency room has suffered from
Unintentional Injury. Examples are car
accidents and drug overdose.
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ALL injuries deserve the right treatment
and help.
Seek medical attention for what’s
hurting you.
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What Happens If You Ignore
Injuries:
• It could develop into something serious
• It could interfere with daily living
• It could be a source of anxiety and stress
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Get Help Immediately:
• observe the pain
• visit a doctor
• take note of your experiences
• document through writing and photos
• talk to your insurance agent
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• get plenty of rest
• adjust your daily routine based on the seriousness of your injury
• ask for recommendations before pursuing strenuous activity
• learn to protect yourself next time
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Injuries can happen to
anyone – at anytime.
But they don’t have to be permanent.
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Don’t Ignore Your Injuries. Get the right
help today.Contact a Personal Injury Attorney Now