Physical Symptoms to expect after a car accident
Physical symptoms include headaches and bruising on one end of the spectrum and Traumatic Brain Injuries and Spinal Cord Injuries on the other end of the spectrum.
1. Headaches
You’re most likely to have headaches after a car crash. Such headaches may be mild or severe. It could also just be momentary or last for more extended periods. The good news is that headaches after a car accident may not be anything serious. On the other hand, a headache is usually the symptom of a much severe issue such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Whichever way, if you’re experiencing a headache after an accident, it is best to seek medical help.
2. Body Pains
The heavy impact you experience during a car accident will almost always result in pains on different parts of your body. Many times, these pains may also be symptoms of a more severe injury that may not be apparent to the eye. For instance, back pains may be signs of a spinal cord injury. The accident impact may also cause you to be thrown forward and strike your knee on the dashboard. This will most likely result in knee pains, which are usually the signs of severe knee injuries.
3. Traumatic Brain Injury
The possibility of having Traumatic brain injury (TBI) after an accident is undoubtedly terrifying. Therefore, it would help to know what it is. TBI refers to brain injury caused by external trauma to the head, such as an accident or a blow to the head. You ought to take this particular physical effect seriously because it deals with the brain.
It would be best to immediately seek medical attention if you hit your head anywhere in an accident. Below are some symptoms with which you can know if you’re at risk of TBI:
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Mood fluctuations
4. Bruises
Injuries to your capillaries cause bruises. Capillaries are very tiny blood vessels under your skin. If you scrape or scratch your body against any hard substances, you will most likely bruise that part of your body. Bruises usually occur if you fall on the road or if shards of your car glass scratch you. Usually, people don’t see the full effects of a bruise immediately because blood takes some time to travel up to the skin’s surface. Finally, bruises aren’t that severe an injury, and they often heal on their own.
5. Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) are another possible fallout of a car crash in Tennessee. Spinal Cord injuries do not discriminate on location either in Tennessee. Your accident can be in Knoxville, Nashville, Cookeville or anywhere in Tennessee and suffer one of these injuries. An SCI is usually the result of severe accidents. Although, sometimes, it may also result from less severe accidents. SCIs occur from any external blow or trauma to the neck or back.
After a car crash, you should always be on the lookout for SCIs because of their sometimes fatal or permanent nature. An injury to your spine could result in paralysis. In some cases, though, a patient may be able to resume some or all body movement. Symptoms of SCIs to look out for include:
- Inability to move
- Severe pain, pressure, and stiffness in the back
- Numbness
- Loss of bladder and bowel control
- Headaches
- Shock/unconsciousness
There are many other physical consequences of a car accident, including:
- Stomach/abdominal pain
- Swelling
- Dizziness/blurry vision
- Difficulty in concentration
- Ringing in the ears
- Soft tissue injuries
- Broken bones
Physically Hurt After a Car Accident? Then You Need a Tennessee Car Accident Lawyer!
If you ever get into a car accident, it is wise to hire an auto accident lawyer in Brockton. Our attorneys at Betz & Baril can help you file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver for your injuries. Our personal injury lawyers are well equipped to help you navigate the Tennessee law for car accidents. With our help, you can focus on fully recovering from your injuries. So, call us today 865-888-8888 for a FREE consultation.