By Mashum Mollah
Minor car accidents often leave little or no damage to a vehicle. However, the forces behind the accident can have serious effects on the human body. So, yes, even a minor crash can result in a serious injury. Unfortunately, many of these injuries may have delayed symptoms. This can sometimes be due to the excitement of the accident that causes endorphins to be released. Once those endorphins wear off, the pain is noticed. Sometimes, the delayed reaction is simply due to the type of injury. It is always important to get check out by a medical professional at the first sign of pain after any type of car accident.
In the Driver’s Seat: Can a Minor Car Crash Result in a Serious Injury:
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Even a minor car accident at relatively slow speeds can greatly impact the body. Sudden stops or jolts can cause the neck or spine to be moved quickly and in unnatural ways. A person can easily hit their head during such a collision. There are even risks of injuries caused by the seat belt in minor accidents. Any injury resulting from a car accident should be evaluated by a medical professional. Putting off this treatment can have detrimental effects on your recovery, as well as complicated any injury claims against the at-fault driver or the insurance company. If you are injured in an accident, it is important to contact an attorney with personal injury expertise. They can assist in getting the help you need to recover from these types of injuries.
Whiplash:
Whiplash is one of the most common types of soft tissue injuries from a car accident. All it takes is a sudden stop or jerk from the collision to cause the neck to move beyond its normal range of motion. Even minor accidents can cause muscles and ligaments in the neck to be strained or damaged. This can create weeks or even months of pain and suffering for those suffering from whiplash. Common symptoms of a whiplash type of injury can include pain in the neck, back, and shoulders. It can also limit your range of motion in the neck and head. Some people also suffer from tinnitus and vision disturbances. Physical therapy and other treatments can help ease many of these symptoms.
Head Injuries:
Another common car accident injury is a head injury. These injuries can range from minor concussions to severe damage. Any accident that causes the head to move involuntarily. A sudden stop in a vehicle can often cause a person’s head to continue to move. This sudden and forceful movement forward can cause your head to hit the steering wheel, dashboard, or other parts of the vehicle with great force. This sudden hit can cause serious damage on its own. Unfortunately, even when the head hits an object, the brain can continue to move forward in the skull, creating further damage. If there was any possibility that your head hit something during the accident, you should be checked out immediately by a medical professional. These injuries can have delayed symptoms. If left untreated, this type of injury can cause severe damage to the brain. This poses risks of permanent disabilities or even death.
Minor accidents and fender-benders happen on a very regular basis. Although they may seem minor, they can cause serious injuries and pain. It is important to not ignore any symptoms of an injury after such an accident. Not only can delaying treatment cause the injury to become worse, but it can also limit your ability to get compensation for your injury.
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