7 Delayed Symptoms Following Car Accident

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Auto accidents are generally an unpleasant and sometimes a horrific experience — even when the damage is not severe. Everyone has a different reaction to a car accident. Some may experience a mental fog, making it difficult to think or focus, while others might find themselves flooded with thoughts and concerns.

In addition to the mental trauma and emotional disorientation, sometimes auto accidents cause physical damage that are hard to notice especially in the moment of an immediate shock and distractions. Even serious physical issues might not be evident in the early days following the auto accident. (“What to do after a car accident in New York City ”)

For those who have been in a car accident, here are some of the more common symptoms that can appear in the days following the automobile accident.

1. Headaches
   Headaches that develop several days after a vehicle accident are common. Sometimes they can signal a potentially serious problem, such as, a blood clot on the brain, injury to the neck or head or even a serious concussion.
2. Neck or shoulder pain or stiffness 
   Whiplash is the classic delayed symptom injury associated with car accidents. Whiplash injuries can be serious and may require x-rays, CT scans or MRIs for proper diagnosis.

3. Back pain
   Back pain that appears after an accident could be caused by injury to the muscles, ligaments or nerves in the back or even by damage to the vertebrae.
4. Abdominal pain or swelling
   These signs could indicate internal bleeding. Other symptoms include large areas of deep purple bruising, dizziness and fainting. Internal bleeding can remain undiscovered for hours or days. It can be a life-threatening condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated by an emergency medical personnel.
5. Numbness
   Loss of feeling in arms and hands is another indication of whiplash injury (also called whiplash associated disorder). The loss of feeling results from damage to the neck or spinal column.
6. Changes in personality or physical function
   These could signal traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting from a concussion. Signs include impaired thinking or memory, movement, problems with vision or hearing, or personality changes or depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports motor vehicle crashes are the third overall leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. Automobile accidents are the second leading cause of death from traumatic brain injuries.
7. PTSD
   Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is common after a vehicle accident. PTSD victims often have vivid and disturbing memories of the event and nightmares. Sometimes victims feel as if the car accident is recurring or have flashbacks. Children are especially susceptible.

Seek Medical Help Following Car Accident

It is essential to seek medical care after a car accident. Some injuries may not be immediately known. For this reason, it is necessary to get checked out by a medical professional as soon after the incident as possible. Be sure to let the physician know that you were hurt in a car accident, as this should be noted in the medical records. The failure to see a doctor could be perceived as an indication that your injuries were not serious.

 

Contact Car Accident Lawyer Brooklyn NY of The Rybak Firm, PLLC., for help. 

If you suffered a serious injury as the result of a car accident in New York City area, do not go it alone. The skilled New York Car Accident Lawyer of The Rybak Firm, PLLC., is available to assist you with your case. Contact The Rybak Firm, PLLC  by completing a quick contact form on our website or by calling (718)307-5554 to schedule a Free Consultation today.

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