Broken ribs are one of the most painful injuries anyone can sustain in a
Florida tractor-trailer truck accident. When there are internal injuries involved, or multiple ribs are fractured at once, this injury can even be life-threatening.
When you break a rib, you usually know it. However, some of the common symptoms you may want to keep a watch out for include:
- Extreme pain in chest
- Sharp pain while breathing
- Tenderness to touch in chest
- A "crunchy" feeling under the skin
If you believe you have
broken ribs from a Florida tractor-trailer truck accident, you need to go to the nearest hospital to get checked out. There is not much they can do for broken ribs in terms of treatment - except give you prescription painkillers - but it is still important you are thoroughly checked out. An impact harsh enough to break a rib can easily do other damage.
After you have been checked out, you may want to look into the possibility of initiating a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent truck driver who caused the wreck. If they were drunk, distracted or drowsy at the time, there is no reason that you should have to pay for the consequences of their own irresponsible behavior.
Even without extensive treatment, and especially if you have to miss work as a result, broken ribs can leave you with serious costs. Speak to a
Fort Lauderdale accident lawyer you trust today to see if you may be eligible to earn financial compensation after the fact.
Call the experienced Fort Lauderdale accident attorneys of Chalik & Chalik today at (888) 539-5297 to schedule a free consultation about your case at a time that is convenient for you. You can also read our FREE book
Dealing with the Aftermath: 7 Mistakes to Avoid Following a Florida Accident.
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