PERSONAL INJURIES DURING THE COVID-19 GLOBAL PANDEMIC

The public health emergency created by COVID-19 has severely strained our medical system. Not only that, many people simply don’t want to go to the Emergency Room for fear of getting the coronavirus. As businesses, parks and beaches begin to re-open, personal injuries can occur during the COVID-19 pandemic. There may also be times when people slip/trip and fall in grocery stores. There will also be more cars on the road. As there are more and more cars on the road, there will be accidents.So, what should you do if you are injured during the COVID-19 pandemic?

IF YOU ARE INJURED, you should not allow the pandemic to force you to live in pain or, worse….you should not allow a severe injury to become permanent or cause death out of fear of going to the doctor.

The media coverage of COVID-19 is scary and the risk of getting sick is real. But a car wreck, slip/trip and fall, or other accidents can still cause life-altering or life-threatening injuries that are not always immediately noticeable. Therefore, obtaining emergency medical care as quickly as possible can sometimes be the difference between life and death.

Emergency rooms at local hospitals continue to provide emergency care to injured victims. If you have to go to the emergency room, follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and state guidelines to protect yourself from contracting the virus.

If you must go to a hospital and are in a high-risk group (such as those with underlying medical conditions or those over the age of 60), It is a good idea, especially if you are in a high-risk group, to take precautions and wear a mask and gloves. Also, avoid touching your face and wash your hands with soap and water as frequently as possible. Finally, stay at least six feet away from all individuals while in the hospital, when at all possible. Fortunately, medical personnel in emergency rooms are aware of how the virus spreads and take extra precautions to ensure every patient’s safety. If you don’t go to the emergency room, local urgent care facilities are continuing to treat patients who have