MOST COMMON CAR ACCIDENT INJURIES AND SYMPTOMS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported:
MOST COMMON CAR ACCIDENT INJURIES
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
Fractures
Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries
Nerve Damage
Soft Tissue Injuries
SYMPTOMS TO BE AWARE OF AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
WHEN SHOULD YOU GET MEDICAL HELP AFTER BEING INJURED IN A CAR ACCIDENT?
- Always seek medical attention as soon as possible after a car accident. Accept emergency treatment if necessary. A crash is no time to act tough.
- Go to a hospital even if you do not think you were hurt at first. Some potentially life-threatening injuries may not show immediate symptoms. The chaos and adrenaline after a crash can also mask symptoms.
- Receiving medical attention could improve your prognosis and will create a medical record immediately after a crash.
- Waiting days or weeks to see a doctor could lead to an insurance company possibly claiming that your injuries are not compensable because you did not treat them properly.