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If you've been in a car accident, see a doctor as soon as possible. Even if you feel fine, some personal injuries may not present symptoms immediately. A medical professional can diagnose any issues and prevent them from worsening. They can also provide valuable supporting evidence in case you need to pursue compensation against the other driver. The guide below looks at some of the conditions that you might have but not fully experience while filled with adrenaline.

What Car Accident Injuries Have Delayed Symptoms?

1. Concussion

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that's usually caused by a blow. If you've been in an accident, you may not even remember getting hit on the head. However, 24 hours or more later, you may experience dizziness, blurry vision, an inability to concentrate, memory difficulties, and personality changes like irritability. Without early intervention, these symptoms could continue on for years.

2. Whiplash

personal injuryWhiplash is common following rear-end collisions. It occurs when a sudden force from behind makes the head shoot forward quickly and then snap back into place. This can ruin the alignment of the vertebrae in the spine and damage surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Symptoms of this personal injury include neck stiffness, dizziness, fatigue, and a lack of range of motion. You may find it hard to turn your head, for example. However, it can take hours or even days for these signs to appear.

3. Internal Bleeding

Internal bleeding can impact various bodily organs after a car accident. If you get hit by the steering wheel in your abdomen, for example, you could experience stomach or kidney bleeding. Internal bleeding often comes with abdominal pain, large bruises, and dizziness or fainting spells. Internal bleeding can be life-threatening if not treated. Unfortunately, it can take days for symptoms to appear, meaning many patients don't seek out proper care.

 

If you've been injured in a car accident and another person is to blame, you have a right to take legal action. Kidwell & Gallagher of Elko, NV, can help you file a personal injury lawsuit. They serve clients throughout Nevada, handling everything from mining accidents to workplace injuries. Visit their website for a full list of their practice areas. To meet with a lawyer, call (775) 738-1000.

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