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A car accident can be a traumatic event, and sometimes injuries that result from it are readily apparent—such as broken bones or major cuts and bruises. But the symptoms of a significant musculoskeletal injury can sometimes be more subtle, though they are no less serious. Below, the experienced car accident lawyers at Hensley Law Office in Flatwoods, Kentucky, explain some less obvious symptoms of car accident injuries that could result in a personal injury claim.

3 Common Car Accident Injuries & Symptoms

Muscle, Tendon, Or Ligament Strain

In a typical car accident, a great deal of force is suddenly applied to the body. This can strain and injure the muscles and tendons that keep your body moving comfortably. A muscle strain displays symptoms such as aches and pains, or difficulty moving a joint. A car accident may result in a strain in any of the body’s muscles, though injuries to the neck and back are among the most common and the most serious.

Whiplash

car accident lawyerWhiplash is the general term for an injury to the soft tissues of the neck. The name “whiplash” is meant to evoke the sort of physical motion that can result in such an injury, as the head and neck whip forward or back during the sudden impact of a car accident. This can cause injury not only to the muscles of the neck but possibly to the nerves and disks as well. Symptoms of whiplash include headaches, dizziness, memory loss, fatigue, and pain or stiffness in the neck, shoulder, or upper back.

Disk Injury

The intervertebral disks are the spine’s shock absorbers, and the impact of a car accident can overwhelm them and cause an injury. Each intervertebral disk has a tough outer skin that’s filled with a softer material for shock absorption. A sufficiently powerful impact can cause a bulge or even a rupture in that outer skin, resulting in symptoms such as severe pain and numbness in the back.

Doctors and car accident lawyers stress that symptoms of these sorts of injuries often develop a few days after an accident. If you experience any discomfort in the days after a car accident, you should seek medical attention immediately. It is also likely wise to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss a potential personal injury claim. An experienced car accident lawyer will be able to help you receive the compensation that can cover your medical bills.

If you need to find a car accident lawyer in Flatwoods or Ashland, Kentucky, or in any of the surrounding counties, contact Hensley Law Office online or by calling (606) 836-3117.

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