{"id":3746,"date":"2022-11-17T16:52:06","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T16:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/?p=3746"},"modified":"2024-10-23T08:40:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T08:40:06","slug":"hidden-injuries-auto-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/blog\/hidden-injuries-auto-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

After being in an auto accident<\/a>, slip and fall, or animal attack<\/a> it\u2019s normal to be overcome by shock and adrenaline. These are your body\u2019s natural defense mechanisms at work. Because of this, many people find that they don\u2019t feel hurt or aren\u2019t experiencing much pain after their initial accident. But days later the same people may find that they were more injured than they originally thought \u2013 after they start to feel the pain from hidden injuries. This is the number one reason we recommend seeking medical care right after or within the first few days following an accident.<\/p>\r\n

Not all injuries are as noticeable as a broken limb or an open wound. Here are five hidden injuries that can be damaging<\/a> if left unchecked and untreated:<\/p>\r\n

1. Neck Injuries<\/h2>\r\n

Whiplash is a common auto accident injury. The whipping action of your head and neck can cause a wide range of soft tissue damage that may not be immediately painful. Without quick treatment, you may experience the effects of your neck injury for weeks, months, or longer. Oftentimes this type of injury requires additional physical therapy and pain management depending on several factors. The symptoms of whiplash can differ greatly from person to person.<\/p>\r\n

2. Brain Injuries<\/h2>\r\n

Whiplash can also affect your brain. The force with which your body is propelled forward is enough to cause a\u00a0concussion. Typically we think of this type of injury as the result of a blow to the head but it doesn\u2019t take a lot of motion to cause internal damage. Here are some symptoms to watch out for:<\/p>\r\n