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Serious injuries can be hidden after car accidents

On Behalf of | Feb 13, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Many crash victims in Louisiana refuse medical treatment because they see or feel no physical harm. They may not realize that the typical emotional disorientation and mental trauma could hide or delay symptoms. Many serious injuries can develop over the weeks following a crash, one of which is headaches that might not be linked to the accident. It could be a sign of severe concussion or a blood clot on the brain.

Neck, shoulder and back pain are typically caused by whiplash, and x-rays, MRIs or CT scans can lead to diagnoses and proper treatment. Back pain can indicate damage to ligaments, muscles or nerves of the back, or even vertebrae damage. Whiplash can also cause numbness in the hands and arms if the injury occurred in the neck or the spinal column. Another red flag is abdominal swelling, pain, bruising and feeling dizzy, which could result from damage or bleeding in internal organs.

Crash victims must also look out for signs of concussion caused by traumatic brain injury, such as problems with memory, thinking, hearing, movement, vision, depression and personality changes. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is another common delayed consequence of vehicle wrecks. Victims experience flashbacks or the recurring trauma of the accident. Nightmares and vivid memories are also PTSD symptoms.

Victims of car accidents in Louisiana that led to serious injuries might have questions about their rights to recover damages, and if there are grounds for a lawsuit, they might not know how to proceed. This is where the skills of an experienced personal injury attorney come in. Legal counsel can provide invaluable support and guidance along every step of the way.