Some people immediately realize they are injured after a car accident. Lacerations, fractures, and other injuries typically present with apparent symptoms like pain. Others don’t feel or display immediate signs of injury.
It’s crucial to undergo medical evaluation even if you survived a traffic collision without a scratch. Watch out for these delayed symptoms that appear hours or days after the accident. These may be because of serious injuries.
Pay Attention to These Injuries After a Car Crash
Have you or a loved been in a car crash recently? Below are common symptoms that led to big problems based on several medical records from Michigan car accidents.
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Brain Injury symptoms
Headache
The brain can also bruise and bleed. Bleeding occurs in the veins and arteries located on the gray and white matter of the brain. Although most brain bleeds are relatively harmless, a medical professional should make an evaluation to see if this will not lead to long-term issues.
Sensitivity to light
Photophobia or light sensitivity is commonly seen in individuals suffering from brain injury. Many people report that bright light hurts their eyes and causes headaches. This can also be a sign of brain bleed.
Confusion or disorientation
Companions of crash victims might observe this immediately even if the patient doesn’t notice it himself. If a loved one is acting unusually after a car crash, seek medical help right away.
Lethargy
People with brain injury tend to feel extremely tired. They will feel like they’re in a fog or as if things are moving slowly.
Dizziness
Some people may feel like the world is rotating after the accident. This could last for several minutes or even hours after the car crash. This may also be a symptom of brain injury.
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Spinal Injury symptoms
Numbness and tingling
Nerves run throughout the body, branching off to the spinal cord along the vertebrae. An impingement of these nerves manifests as a numbness or tingling sensation, like pins and needles in the extremities. Damage to the nerves near the spine will persist if not treated early. Physical therapists or spine specialists can diagnose and treat this type of injury.
Back pain
Back pain can be felt a few hours or days after the accident. This may be due to herniated disc, spinal injury, soft tissue injury, or whiplash. The pain can radiate to the buttocks and legs. Numbness, tingling, and back pain can result in debilitating pain or mobility issues. This may cause inability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. This will affect a person’s capacity to work and earn a living. So, one must consult a doctor as soon as symptoms appear.
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Internal bleeding symptoms
Abdominal pain
Pain in the abdomen after a car crash may be a sign of internal bleeding. This can be life-threatening. Some don’t become aware of it for hours or days after the accident. Other symptoms may also accompany abdominal pain. This includes dizzy spells, fainting, shortness of breath, or purple bruising. Although the pain felt is in the abdomen, the bleeding may be located in another area. Seek medical attention right away.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms
PTSD is a condition that can develop after being involved in a car accident. The symptoms may manifest hours, days, or even weeks after the accident. Unfortunately, signs of trauma are not obvious. Some survivors might miss the symptoms. Some feel tired and dismiss them as “stress.” Some think that feeling upset is just normal due to their busy schedule.
Seek medical help if any of the symptoms below occur:
- An unexplained or intense feeling of anger, sadness, or distress
- Panic attacks
- Difficulty sleeping
- Sleep disturbances or nightmares
- Flashbacks
- Memory loss
- Difficulty in focusing or concentrating
- Lack of motivation
- Loss of interest in things that one normally enjoys
- Finding it hard to control responses or emotions
- Mood swings
- Personality changes
Consult a Michigan Car Accident Attorney Today
We recommend seeing a doctor right after an accident not only for health purposes, but also because it affects insurance claims or any personal injury case you might file in the future. Otherwise, the insurance company can use delayed medical treatment against you and point out that you didn’t suffer injuries or that the injuries you incurred are only minor.
Schedule an appointment with our Lansing car accident lawyers if you were diagnosed with injuries from the accident. Talk to us if you feel that you have been wronged and deserve compensation. We will help you get fair compensation, including payment for past and future medical costs. Call The Clark Law Office today.
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