When you’ve been involved in a serious injury-causing accident, it’s not always immediately apparent that something is wrong. Many people walk away from car accidents or stand up after a bad fall and think that they are perfectly fine. It’s only later that they realize things might not be 100 percent alright with their bodies.
If you’ve been in an accident but don’t think you were seriously hurt, here are a few signs that it could be time to head to the doctor’s office or hospital:
If you literally can’t walk because of pain in your legs, back, or feet, something isn’t right. It could be a spinal injury, broken bones, or torn muscles or joints, but you need to go to the doctor to get an x-ray and see what’s going on. Your injury is probably more serious than you originally thought.
Pain is your body’s response to trauma, so you need to listen to what it’s telling you. If the pain has gotten so bad that you can’t even handle day-to-day activities, you need to visit the doctor’s office. Your accident may have caused any number of serious injuries that only a medical evaluation can uncover.
Many people hit their heads during accidents. Whether it was a car accident or a slip-and-fall, if you hit your head and experience any symptoms of brain trauma, such as slurred speech, difficulty focusing, or blurred vision, you need to seek immediate medical attention. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are very serious, and they should be treated right away.
After an accident, adrenaline is coursing through your body, making it difficult to notice a serious injury. Later, you might feel like one of your joints isn’t functioning properly. If you hear a popping sound, or if you can feel that your joint is wobbly or locking up on you, it’s time to get it looked at.
The effects of a serious injury aren’t always felt right away following an accident. Sometimes you might not feel any pain for days. That doesn’t mean you weren’t seriously injured. If you find that you’ve been injured in an accident of any kind, you may be able to seek monetary compensation for your pain and suffering.
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