Car accident victims may experience a wide range of symptoms. For some, in the immediate aftermath of the accident, few symptoms are present. Hours or days later, however, serious injuries may become evident. Headaches are one of the most common symptoms reported by individuals who have been involved in automobile accidents. Like many other car accident injuries, including whiplash, headaches may present soon after the crash or take some time to develop. Regardless of when the victim first experiences the headache, all car accident victims should seek immediate medical attention as soon as it occurs. Headaches stemming from a car accident can be a sign of a serious medical condition, including head trauma, traumatic brain injury, sympathetic nerve dysfunction, post-concussion syndrome, and post-traumatic headaches. These serious and potentially life threatening conditions can result from even those car accidents that seem minor.
In the event of a car accident, victims can experience a blow to the head, even when the vehicle is traveling at a low rate of speed. This head impact can result in dangerous medical conditions. There are many potential surfaces with which a car accident victim’s head can come into contact, including the steering wheel, dashboard, windshield, and any other hard surface. When the victim has sustained head trauma, he or she may experience:
- An aching pain in the head that is dull and pervasive; or
- Pressure or tightness on the front, sides, or rear of the head; or
- Tenderness in the scalp, shoulders, and neck.
It is essential that accident headache sufferers seek prompt medical attention. A doctor will be able to ascertain the nature of the head injury and administer prompt treatment that will thwart the ailment’s progression and initiate the healing process. Those who seek medical attention as soon as the headache develops have a better chance of minimizing long-term consequences associated with the head injury.
Additionally, for car accident victims it is helpful to create an early record of all medical symptoms that present after the accident. This record will be of great assistance in later obtaining a full recovery for all of your car accident-related injuries. Your early documentation will create a strong link between your injuries and the car accident, thus making it difficult for the insurance company to claim the injury has another cause. It is not always easy for doctors to pinpoint the cause of serious headaches. However, by acting fast, you will eliminate the timely trial and error process that may otherwise be required to uncover your headache’s cause. Your attorney will be able to guide you through the process of creating an early and complete medical record.
Barrett Law PLLC: Mississippi Automobile Accident Attorneys Assisting All Accident Victims Who Have Sustained Head Injuries
If you develop a headache in the minutes, hours, or even days following a car accident, it should never be ignored. Headaches that begin after an automobile accident can be a sign of serious injury. Prompt medical treatment is necessary to ensure your full recovery. Further, timely documentation of the origin of the injury is essential to protect your legal rights. The Mississippi Automobile Accident Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC have fight hard for auto accident victims for almost eight decades. We offer experienced, dedicated, and skilled representation by a team of award winning attorneys. If you or someone you care about has been hurt in a car accident, call Barrett Law PLLC today at 1 (800) 707-9577 to schedule your free consultation. Our skilled attorney staff looks forward to providing you with exemplary legal services.