Car accidents often result in serious or even catastrophic injuries, but did you know that injuries don’t always appear immediately after the accident? In some cases, car accident survivors don’t notice injuries days or even weeks after the crash. Other times, injuries will only worsen for weeks after realizing that they originated from a recent car accident.
If your car accident injuries didn’t appear immediately after a car accident, you might be wondering what you can do to get compensation. Our Kentucky car accident attorneys break it down for you below.
Delayed Injuries After a Car Accident
Car accidents cause serious injuries, such as whiplash and other neck or back injuries that can take days to develop. Even if your neck or back did sustain damage after the car crash, you might think you are in the clear if you walked away from it feeling no neck or back pain. According to the Mayo Clinic, car accidents account for a significant amount of spinal cord injuries in the country.
Other injuries that may show delayed symptoms include soft tissue injuries, often thought of as muscle injuries, concussions, and other head injuries.
Why Do Some Injuries Have Delayed Symptoms?
Some injuries have delayed symptoms because your body will generate adrenaline and endorphins, which means you feel increased energy and possibly lack of pain. Even if you are feeling fine after a car crash, it doesn’t mean that you didn’t suffer any injuries.
What Should I Do?
If your injuries appear days or weeks after your car accident, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. Your doctor can help you identify if your injuries might have been caused as a result of your car crash – especially if you visited them immediately after your crash. Once you have sought medical attention, you should contact an experienced attorney. Personal injury cases can be complex – especially when you need to prove that your delayed symptoms and injuries are linked to your car accident. Our team at Charles W. Miller & Associates can analyze your case and help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today at (502) 890-9954 to schedule a consultation!