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That\u2019s why it is\u00a0always critical to seek medical...","datePublished":"2020-12-28","dateModified":"2025-01-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/#Person","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Zimmet-blog-post_delayed-injuries-and-symptoms-scaled-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Zimmet-blog-post_delayed-injuries-and-symptoms-scaled-1.jpg","height":1708,"width":2560},"url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/delayed-injuries-symptoms-after-a-car-accident\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":974,"articleBody":"Car accidents are more prevalent these days. In 2020 alone, Florida has already recorded more than 187,218 injuries and 2,809 fatalities\u00a0from\u00a0over 300,000 crashes. While some crashes result in serious injuries or even death, others leave accident victims with severe internal injuries, often with\u00a0delayed or no visible signs. That\u2019s why it is\u00a0always critical to seek medical attention immediately after a car accident,\u00a0even when you don\u2019t have visible injuries.7 common delayed injuries & symptoms after a car accidentSeeking medical testing after a car accident can help treat delayed injuries and symptoms that develop days or even weeks after the crash.1. HeadachesIt\u2019s not uncommon to experience headaches after an auto crash. Although headaches can be benign and even fade away on their own, pay close attention\u00a0if they start happening after a car accident,\u00a0particularly a rear-end collision. Headaches can indicate that you have other severe internal injuries such as concussion, whiplash, blood clots in the brain, head injuries, or\u00a0neck injuries. That\u2019s why you shouldn\u2019t sit and wait for them to go away. Instead,\u00a0visit a reputable doctor\u00a0with experience in handling\u00a0car accident\u00a0injuries to see if you have any\u00a0hidden injury that could lead to serious health complications\u00a0in the future.2. Traumatic brain injury (TBI)According to the\u00a0Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car accidents are the\u00a0second leading cause of traumatic brain injuries.\u00a0If you\u00a0hit your head in a car crash,\u00a0the brain can be forced against the skull\u2019s hard part, causing bruising, bleeding, or even swelling to the brain. This could pose a risk of a\u00a0life-altering traumatic brain injury (TBI).Delayed injury symptoms for a TBI may include\u00a0problems with memory,\u00a0hearing, vision, and\u00a0movement. Sometimes,\u00a0notable mood or behavior changes\u00a0in the days or weeks after a crash could be a sign of a TBI. Regardless of how you feel in the rush after an accident, you\u00a0must see a doctor right away\u00a0if you are hit in the head to avoid the life-threatening and long-lasting consequences of a traumatic brain injury.3. Neck and shoulder injuriesNecks and shoulders absorb a lot of trauma\u00a0during a crash. In particular, neck injuries often happen when the\u00a0muscles, joints, and nerves around the neck are overextended\u00a0over their standard range of motion. Shoulder injuries, on the other hand, happen as a result of\u00a0more pressure being exerted on the body by a seat belt.While\u00a0pain in the neck and shoulders\u00a0may be felt immediately after an accident, sometimes pain may not be noticed until after a few hours or days, when the adrenaline has died down. It would help your injury claim to seek medical attention and have\u00a0X-ray or MRI results\u00a0to determine the cause of the neck or shoulder pain. Doing so will help identify any problems and help you seek medical treatment in time for a smoother and fuller recovery.4. Back painIf you start feeling back pain after an auto crash, it may be\u00a0a sign of whiplash, sprain, spinal injury, soft tissue injury, or herniated disc. All of these are common hidden injuries after a car accident, with whiplash being more prevalent in rear-end car accidents. Symptoms of a more serious spine injury can sometimes\u00a0take days, even weeks, to fully manifest,\u00a0but can be caught early through tests and imaging like an MRI or CT-scan.5. Internal bleedingInternal bleeding is\u00a0likely after a car accident,\u00a0causing\u00a0trauma to blood vessels\u00a0within the body, preventing them from clotting or repairing themselves. It is usually\u00a0characterized by deep bruising\u00a0with purplish skin, swelling,\u00a0abdominal pain, lightheadedness,\u00a0dizziness,\u00a0and fainting in extreme cases. Like most other hidden injuries, internal bleeding\u00a0will not display signs until after a few hours or days.\u00a0Considering that this injury can be fatal, fast diagnosis and treatment are vital.6. NumbnessIf you have been involved in a car crash, it\u2019s possible to\u00a0suffer nerve damage.\u00a0This injury often causes numbness or unusual sensation\u00a0(tingling) in various parts\u00a0of the body,\u00a0especially hands and arms.\u00a0To avoid long-term complications that come with damaged nerves, you owe it to yourself to\u00a0find a reputable neurologist for help.\u00a0Other options for treatment include physical therapy that can help reduce pressure on nerves, reducing pain and tingling sensations.7. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)PTSD often happens after any traumatizing event, such as a car accident. It\u2019s common for car accident victims to develop a fear of sitting in a vehicle or even driving.\u00a0Although it may seem subtle, at least at first, it can\u00a0gradually worsen\u00a0as time goes by, affecting your quality of life.Whether you have\u00a0disturbing flashbacks, nightmares,\u00a0or\u00a0car-phobia,\u00a0a\u00a0psychologist can help you cope. Getting help as soon as possible helps you identify PTSD in time, provide medical records for your injury claim, and recover faster.Experiencing delayed injuries? Contact our injury attorneys nowAfter a car accident,\u00a0the best thing you can do is\u00a0seek medical attention immediately.\u00a0Whether your injuries are visible or not, a doctor will assess your health status and identify the nature of any medical condition.\u00a0Not only will speedy medical attention put you on the path to a faster recovery, the process will provide\u00a0valuable evidence to strengthen your injury claim against the person responsible\u00a0for your accident.If you\u2019re\u00a0experiencing any of the above delayed injuries and symptoms, act fast\u00a0and\u00a0contact our Daytona Beach personal injury attorneys\u00a0to learn how you can pursue full compensation for your current, and possible future damages.\u00a0Give us a call today\u00a0at\u00a0386-255-6400\u00a0to\u00a0schedule your free consultation.Have you been injured in an accident or fall? Do You have question and want to know your legal options. Call 386-255-6400 for a free consultation and remember there is NO FEE unless WE Win."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Delayed Injuries & Symptoms After a Car Accident","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/delayed-injuries-symptoms-after-a-car-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]