After a car accident, a victim may not experience immediate symptoms of a physical injury. However, delayed injuries are still problematic. Accident victims with delayed injuries miss work, rack up costly medical bills, and have ongoing pain and discomfort. With the counsel of an experienced car accident lawyer, an injured party can successfully recover compensation. Below are the most common delayed car accident injuries.
Damage to internal organs can be life-threatening. If it is left untreated, trauma to the liver, kidneys, lungs, and other organs can lead to sepsis, coma, and even death. Signs of possible internal organ damage include:
While these symptoms do not always mean internal bleeding, someone who was in a car accident should always take precautions and seek medical attention.
Soft tissue injuries include damage to the tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Common soft tissue injuries include:
A violent blow or jolt to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and symptoms of a TBI may not be felt for hours or days after a motor vehicle collision. TBIs are also caused when objects penetrate the brain tissue. If a driver or passenger’s head makes impact with the interior of the car, the skull can shatter, sending pieces of bone into the soft brain tissue.
Effects of a TBI include:
An accident victim who develops signs of an injury several days or weeks later may wonder if it too late to sue for damages. Compensation for delayed injuries is possible if the claim is managed effectively. To protect the right to compensation for a delayed injury, an accident victim should take the following steps:
Certain physical and emotional injuries are not always immediately apparent after a car accident, but that does not make delayed injuries less problematic. They require costly medical care, cause victims to miss work, and impact a person’s overall enjoyment of life.
Delayed injuries may be compensable. If you are experiencing delayed physical pain after a collision, contact a Washington, D.C. car accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Duane O. King. Contact us online or call us at 202-331-1963 for a free consultation. We are located in Washington, D.C., and we serve clients throughout Prince George’s County, including Laurel, Beltsville, Adelphi, College Park, Greenbelt, Mitchellville, Woodmore, Greater Upper Marlboro, Springdale, Largo, Bowie, Capitol Heights, District Heights, Forestville, Suitland, Seat Pleasant, Clinton, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, and Fort Washington.
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