The moments following a car crash are often characterized by confusion and an adrenaline rush. In fact, the adrenaline levels can be so high that you may never feel the pain for hours until the adrenaline wears off.
Even if you feel fine after a car accident, it is important that you get checked by the doctor. Remember, undetected, and thus, untreated injuries can develop into serious complications several days or weeks down the road. Here are hidden injuries that you need to look out for following a car accident.
Soft tissue injuries
Depending on the severity of the impact, you are likely to sustain hard-tissue injuries following a car accident. These are injuries like cuts and broken bones, and they are often quite easy to notice.
However, these are not the only injuries you can sustain during an accident. It is not uncommon for accident victims to sustain soft-tissue injuries, too. These are injuries like sprains, dislocations and muscle strains. Soft-tissue injuries may not be noticeable until several days or even weeks later. Left undetected, these injuries can develop into serious complications for the accident victim.
Whiplash injuries
Whiplash injuries happen when the neck is forcefully and violently swung back and forth during the impact. As a result, the accident victim may suffer injuries to the neck, spine and disks between the ligaments, nerves and tissues of the neck.
Symptoms of whiplash injuries are often not immediately noticeable. Left undetected, a whiplash injury can result in the misalignment of the spine. And when your spine is misaligned, you may experience challenges with your motion and posture. Additionally, you may experience chronic pain in your lower back.
There is no doubt that a car accident is an awful experience. Find out how you can pursue the compensation you deserve for your damages if you are hurt in a car accident that is not your fault.