Car accidents can happen to anyone and occur at any time. While these traumatic life events can range from minor to major collisions, experiencing a crash often leaves victims with varying level of injuries such as sprains, bruises, broken bones and/or brain trauma.
In this blog, we will explore three types of commonly overlooked injuries in car accidents:
Whiplash
Whiplash is a common type of invisible crash injury. When the impact of the accident forces sudden movement changes on a person’s neck and upper spine, the weight of their head puts a strain on their neck muscles.
The symptoms of whiplash vary in severity and often take at least 12 hours up to a few days to appear. Because of this, crash victims tend to overlook their conditions and delay seeking medical care.
When a whiplash injury is not treated on time, it may worsen and develop into serious health issues like chronic pain, memory problems and/or reduced mobility.
Bruised ribs
Rib injuries often come from seatbelt impact or side-impact collisions. While ribs function as protective bone cages for our chests, experiencing a strong and direct impact on the chest can bruise or crack these large bones.
While bruised ribs typically heal on their own, these injuries can cause crash victims prolonged chest discomfort, shortness of breath, tenderness and swelling.
Concussion
A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury that can arise from an impact on the head or body that affects brain functions. Depending on the severity of the car accident, five common symptoms of concussion may include dizziness, headache, blurry vision, vomiting and slurred speech.
Trusted legal assistance for car accident victims
Seeking compensation for your crash injuries should not feel scary and overwhelming. To learn more about your case and legal options, book a consultation with our Louisiana law firm, Schwalben Law Firm Lee M. Schwalben, M.D.,J.D.,LLC by dialing 337-557-8377 today.