Many people don’t seek medical attention after a car accident because they don’t notice any signs of an injury at the scene of the crash. But hours later, they may start to experience pain and other symptoms of a serious injury. Why are injury symptoms often delayed after a car accident? Here’s what you should know:
What Causes Delayed Injury Symptoms?
The body automatically goes into “fight-or-flight” mode when it senses that you are in a dangerous or stressful situation such as a car accident. During this stress response, the adrenal gland will release large amounts of adrenaline into your bloodstream. This type of stressful situation can also trigger the release of endorphins. The rush of adrenaline and endorphins in your system can boost energy and mask pain and discomfort, so you may not feel any symptoms immediately after a crash.
Your body will eventually return to its normal state once you have had time to recover from the shock and stress of getting into a car accident. Adrenaline and endorphins will no longer rush through your bloodstream at this point, so you may finally start to notice injury symptoms. It can take hours or even days for your body to reach this relaxed state, which is why many car accident victims do not realize that they are injured immediately following the crash.
What Symptoms Are Often Delayed After A Car Accident?
Many soft tissue injury symptoms may not appear right away after a car crash. Some of these symptoms include:
- Headaches
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Back pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Numbness
- Muscle weakness
In addition, all of the symptoms of a concussion may not immediately appear after an accident. These symptoms include:
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Headache
- Cloudy thinking
- Inability to concentrate
- Blurry vision
- Difficult retaining new information
If you have been in a car accident, it’s in your best interest to seek medical attention right away instead of waiting for these symptoms to appear. This ensures you are treated before your condition worsens. It also ensures that your injuries are documented, which makes it easier for you to recover compensation in a personal injury claim.
Have you been injured by a negligent driver? If so, seek legal representation from experienced attorney Martin Gasparian right away. Mr. Gasparian will aggressively negotiate with the at-fault party’s insurance company to secure the compensation you deserve. Schedule a free consultation regarding your case by calling 559-203-3333 or submitting your information at MaisonLaw.com.
