When you are in a car wreck, your body will often produce a hormone called adrenaline, which decreases your ability to feel pain. As the adrenaline subsides, you’ll become aware of injuries you didn’t know you had. Pay attention to these symptoms of injury, and seek out both a medical professional and an attorney  to get the justice you deserve.

Not All Injuries are Immediately Apparent or Diagnosed.

1. Broken Neck

Whiplash is a neck injury that results from a sharp, jerking motion in the neck; it’s particularly common if your car was rear-ended. Due to this, the muscles, joints, and nerves in your neck are overextended. If you have it, you’ll likely experience sharp pain in the neck and, sometimes, it extends to the back, shoulders, and head.

You may also experience ringing in your ears, headaches, dizziness, and blurred vision. Symptoms might not set in for anywhere from 12 hours to 5 days following your accident. It can heal within a month or several months. In some rare cases, pain caused by whiplash can be permanent. 

2. Concussion

A concussion is a brain injury that results from a blow to the head, causing the brain to bounce against the skull. A sudden jerky motion can also cause a concussion. Symptoms include headaches, mood swings, disorientation, change in eating and sleeping habits, and sensitivity to loud noises and bright lights.

It’s possible to remain conscious and suffer from a concussion. Recovery time will depend on whether the injured person has had a concussion before; if it’s your first concussion, you might recover within a few days.

3. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is a psychological condition resulting from severe trauma, like a serious car accident. Symptoms can take time to set in and might include debilitating flashbacks of the accident that adversely affect your ability to participate in daily life.

For example, you might struggle to drive or ride in a car following your accident. You might also experience mood swings, severe anxiety, and changes in your eating and sleeping habits.

One of the most challenging aspects of PTSD can be having your symptoms dismissed by family or friends because they’re mental, not physical; this fact can also make it difficult to diagnose. However, the legal system accounts for both mental and physical injuries, so you should still pursue damages with your attorney’s help.

Get the compensation you deserve after an unfortunate accident with the support of the Law Offices of Adrian L. Falgione, LLC in Lexington, SC. For over 30 years, their experienced attorneys have helped customers throughout the Midlands in personal injury and criminal defense cases; they’re also experienced in probate law and estate litigation. If you’ve been injured, they’ll help get you and your loved ones back on your feet. For caring and attentive attorneys, call (803) 957-6543. Read more about how they’ll support you through a personal injury online.