| For this reason, it is important that you make no claims as to your wellbeing to any witness, involved parties, insurance companies, or even the police or emergency service personnel until after you have been thoroughly examined by a physician or other highly trained medical professional who is able to accurately assess your condition. Getting examined as quickly as possible can prevent you from unnecessary pain and expenses down the road. Some of the more common injuries which result from car accidents aside from the obvious broken bones or lacerations include the following:
1. Soft tissue injuries
2. Head and Neck injuries
3. Back injuries
Soft tissue injuries:
Soft tissue injuries refer to any injury that involves the soft tissues of the body.These can include internal injuries to your organs or even muscle damage. Most soft tissues injuries occur in the muscles but it is not uncommon to have injuries to the spleen, kidneys, liver, or even the heart. Because these internal injuries can be hard to detect, you need to undergo an exam from a qualified medical professional.
Head and Neck injuries:
Many injuries can occur to the head and neck from a car accident. Some of the more common types of head and neck injuries are described below.
Brain Injuries- Brain injuries are more common in side impact car accidents. Common brain injuries include concussions, headaches, seizures, dizziness, lack of concentration, and memory loss. Depression and anxiety disorders are also possible following a car accident.
Neck Injuries- Neck injuries can vary from whiplash to disc injuries. Whiplash involves injury to the soft tissues of the neck which includes the nerves, ligaments, and muscles. Whiplash often results in serious neck pain and can restrict head and neck movement and affecting head rotation and peripheral vision. In more severe cases,whiplash may require referrals to physical therapists, chiropractors, or rehabilitative therapists.
Temporalmandibular Joint (TMJ)- TMJ injuries occur in the jaw when joint and ligaments are damaged and can affect chewing, eating, and even speech. Back injuries:
Back injuries include damage to discs in the neck and spine. These discs may bulge, slip, or rupture as the result of a car accident. Unfortunately, these injuries can often take time to develop symptoms and may not be properly diagnosed for months following an accident.
Any one of these injuries could have long term consequences leading to more personal suffering in your life. This is why it is so important for you to seek appropriate medical advice as soon as possible following an accident. Not only can some of these injuries take time to develop, they can also take a great deal of time to properly heal. The road to recovery can be tenuous so it is important for you to get the help you need as soon as possible.
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