Minor Auto Injury Treatment in Tampa, FL
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, what should you do? First things first: If you’ve sustained head or spinal trauma, or you have other serious or life-threatening injuries, you need to get to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately.
Otherwise, you should still see a doctor for an evaluation as soon as possible – even if you feel fine. With your adrenaline pumping and so much on your mind, you may not actually be as well as you think. Sometimes an auto injury is not immediately apparent, and the last thing you want is to later find yourself in a position or place where it will be difficult to receive the medical attention you need.
After-Hours Urgent Care for Auto Injuries
If you’ve sustained a minor auto injury, you are welcome to come to South Tampa Immediate Care in Tampa, Florida. At our walk-in urgent care center – which is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends – you can promptly see a qualified doctor who can:
- Thoroughly evaluate the extent of your auto injury, which may include X-rays performed on site
- Provide immediate treatment for any cuts, bruises, burns, sprains, strains, fractures, or other minor injuries
- Recommend an over-the-counter pain reliever or prescribe a stronger medication, if necessary
- Provide a referral to a medical specialist, if appropriate
Another reason to seek prompt medical attention after a car accident is to streamline your insurance claim process. By seeing a doctor right away, you can help ensure that your auto injury will be attributed to the accident. On the other hand, if you wait too long to see a doctor and an initially undiagnosed auto injury is later revealed, it may be challenging to convince the insurance company that the car accident was the cause.
South Tampa Immediate Care is conveniently located at 602 South Howard Avenue in Tampa, FL. You are welcome to contact us or stop by any time you would like to consult with a doctor about a non-life-threatening health issue.
