Firefighter Lauren Cook injured in single-vehicle collision near McClellanville, South Carolina
Awendaw-McClellanville Firefighter involved in an early morning crash
According to Highway Patrol, Cook was traveling towards the McClellanvile/Awendaw area when a dog ran into the road. Cook swerved off the road to miss the dog and ended up hitting a tree, where she was entrapped.
Awendaw firefighter expected to make a full recovery after crash
It'll be a while before she returns to duty. Bowers says she has a leg injury that requires surgery. But he's relieved she's expected to make a full recovery.
After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.
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