Three Symptoms That May Not Show Up Immediately After a Car Accident

 Posted on May 07, 2021 in Auto Accidents

In comparison to the world around us, humans are rather frail and breakable creatures. There are countless ways you can become injured, but one of the most common ways is by being in a car accident. Millions of car accidents occur every year and produce an array of injuries, from mild injuries to more severe injuries that need immediate attention. Even if a car accident does not look severe, it has the potential to produce serious injuries. In some cases, injuries may not manifest right away. It can take a few days or weeks for some symptoms and injuries to show up, but you still have a right to hold the other person responsible for those injuries. If you have recently been in a car accident, here are a couple of common symptoms and injuries that can appear a short time after the accident:

• Headaches: One of the most common symptoms that can appear after a car accident is headaches. Headaches can be minor inconveniences or it can be a sign that something more serious is wrong. In some cases, persistent or severe headaches could mean a brain injury or neck injury.
• Neck pain or stiffness: It is also common for those who have been in a car accident to complain about a stiff neck or pain in the neck and/or shoulders. This is often the result of whiplash, which is an injury that occurs to the neck when a person’s head is forcefully thrown back and forth. In rare cases, neck pain could also be a sign of a spinal cord injury.
• Abdominal pain: If you experience unexplained pain in your abdomen after a car accident, there could be a serious injury inside of you. Abdominal pain is often a sign of internal bleeding or other soft tissue damage. If left untreated, internal bleeding could cause other issues and eventually, death.

Our Aurora, IL Car Accident Injury Lawyers Are Here to Help

It is not uncommon for symptoms to take a bit of time to manifest or appear completely after a car accident. If you are experiencing any type of unusual symptoms after your car accident, you should seek medical attention immediately and then contact the skilled team at Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. Our Kane County car accident injury attorneys will examine your case and help you fight for the compensation you need. To begin discussing your case, call our office today at 630-907-0909 to schedule a free consultation.

Sources:

https://www.metrohealthnyc.com/delayed-injury-symptoms-after-a-car-accident/

https://www.healthline.com/health/headache#diagnosis

https://www.healthline.com/health/internal-bleeding

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/whiplash/symptoms-causes/syc-20378921