(Newswire.net — July 12, 2019) — Injured victims need to make sure they seek medical attention right away, to ensure their injuries are fully documented. Sometimes, shock can cover up the initial signs of injuries, leading victims to mistakenly believe they are not seriously injured.
The Importance of Seeking Medical Care
After an accident, the injured victim needs to make sure they immediately seek medical care. Not only is it important you receive a proper diagnosis, but it is also wise to have medical records as a part of the evidence that is submitted to prove your personal injury claim.
When individuals seek medical attention, they can rest assured all serious injuries are properly diagnosed and treated. Waiting to seek medical attention can be detrimental to a person’s injury claim.
7 Types of Accident Injuries That May Show Delayed Onset
Have you ever injured yourself and discovered new bruises or soreness days later? This is common when a person is involved in a serious car accident. Injuries can show up and even progress days or weeks after an accident has occurred.
It is important injured victims never settle their injury claim until they are sure they have fully recovered and are released by their doctor. The following are seven of the most common injuries that may not show up right away.
1. Traumatic brain injuries can sometimes take time to show they have occurred. As days go by, symptoms of dizziness, confusion, and headaches will often occur.
2. Whiplash typically shows signs within the first twenty-four hours after a car accident, but some of the severe effects of whiplash may not be properly diagnosed for weeks, months, or even years.
3. Back problems may not develop right away, but they can become progressively worse. People often do not realize their back is injured until they try to go back to their normal level of activity. Sometimes, back pain is overlooked, even when serious problems are present.
4. Internal bleeding is not always evident right away. In the hours and days after the accident occurs, abdominal swelling and pain can begin to develop and lead to a diagnosis of internal bleeding. Prompt medical treatment should always be sought to rule out early internal bleeding.
5. PTSD is a condition that can develop because of a serious car accident and it may not show up right away. The effects of PTSD can greatly interfere with a person’s life and prevent them from being mentally healthy.
6. Nerve damage is another car accident injury that may not show signs right away. When individuals suffer soft tissue damage, they may not be aware their nerves have been damaged. Unfortunately, nerve damage is not reversible, so prompt treatment is essential for nerve protection.
7. Mobility concerns can grow progressively worse over time and may not be immediately evident until the shock begins to wear off and the soreness of injuries sets in.
Do Not Ignore the Warning Signs
Ignoring the warning signs of serious injuries will result in further complications that become more difficult to treat. No matter how minor your injuries may seem after a car accident, seeking prompt medical treatment is essential.
Conclusion
There are some injuries that are evident at the scene and some that will begin to show signs over time. You should never settle a car accident claim too early, or you could find yourself dealing with other problems you are unable to seek compensation for because your claim is settled.