Why You Should Always Seek Medical Care After An Automobile Accident
Brian O Sutter
Personal Injury
After an accident, it is vital you understand how a body reacts even to the most minor injuries. Your body is not meant to endure the kind of impact even a minor accident can cause. Since most people rarely see the impact coming they cannot brace and prepare themselves for impact. What many people are unaware of is that the body responds to the trauma by releasing chemicals in the body to mask pain and injury symptoms. Some of these injuries include:● Head Injuries: Without proper diagnosis, a head injury can lead to a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). The symptoms include: nausea, vomiting, headaches and can affect the person mentally and emotionally. Without treatment, it can worsen. TBIs can impact both your cognitive and physical abilities. Over time, these injuries often lead to people no longer being able to work and live their normal lives.
● Neck And Back Injuries: Damage to the muscle groups in the neck is commonly known as whiplash. The pain from whiplash is not often apparent until later in the day or the day following the accident. Symptoms such as numbness and tingling, radiating pain can continue to increase with each day, and can be completely debilitating. Back injuries can take all forms from strains and sprains to herniated discs to paralysis. Back injuries often also cause life-long pain and suffering.
● Abdominal Injuries: Left untreated abdominal injuries that do not cause pain right away can turn fatal quickly. It can lead to blood loss: blood draining out of the bloodstream can be deadly. The injury can also lead to infection that can spread throughout the body. Lastly, undetected organ damage can lead to organ failure that is fatal.
● Other Symptoms: The biggest mistake that most accident victims make is the belief that any symptoms they experience are a result of the stress from the accident and not a physical symptom of a more serious issue. No symptom, no matter how minor should be ignored. Even a bruise can develop into a hematoma leading to loss of joint or limb function.
Benefits Of Seeking Medical Attention After An Accident.
In addition to the peace of mind that comes with the doctor telling you there are no residual medical issues from the accident, they may be some injuries you were not aware of. Florida uses PIP, so most often your insurance company will pay for most of the injury costs. When the injuries are very costly, the at fault driver’s insurance company will pay for any costs beyond the PIP coverage. If the other driver does not have insurance or denies responsibility for the accident, you can seek damages with the assistance of a personal injury attorney. Another benefit of seeing a doctor immediately after an accident is it will connect your injuries to the accident, helping you pursue a fair claim.
If you find you are injured after seeing your physician, you should speak to the attorneys at All Injuries Law Firm. Often times insurance companies will try to get out of paying a fair amount for your injuries. In those cases, you will need help from an attorney.