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Car Crash Injuries Can Be Slow To Appear

Car and truck wrecks are traumatic events, people can be emotionally impacted whether the damage was minor or severe. People react in different ways. Some people may feel like they are in a fog and are unable to focus, others may feel mentally alert and have a million thoughts running through their minds. The reality is adrenaline rushes can impact a person’s whole body, and if there are physical injuries as a result of the collision they may not be recognized immediately.

Seeing a medical professional as soon as possible after a Louisiana car crash is always recommended. Then, even if you do not think you are injured, your health can be properly assessed. There may be a small pain you feel that is an indicator of a large problem. It is important for you to have a treatment plan in place. If another was negligent, your medical fees will likely be compensated, connect with a Shreveport injury lawyer to understand your options.

Back Injuries and Internal Bleeding Carry Serious Risks

Because there can be severe, life-threatening injuries that can be slow to show, do not rely solely on how you feel following a collision.

Serious injuries that may not be immediately felt include the following:

Damage to an individual’s spine: When a person sustains whiplash injuries, their body is often thrown in unnatural positions resulting in harm to the spine. Stiffness, pain, and numbness are all possible.
Brain injuries: A strike or blow to the head can damage a person’s brain. Symptoms may not be immediately felt, but dizziness, nauseous, or memory loss can occur later.
Emotional distress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Many experienced emotional distress in the wake of a wreck, this can include anxiety, anger, flashbacks, lack of focus, and depression.
Internal damage and bleeding: Abdomen pain may be dismissed as stress or an indicator of digestive pain, but internal bleeding is possible when an individual is involved in a car crash and needs to be treated immediately. Internal bleeding can be a life-threatening injury.

Contact a Louisiana Personal Injury Attorney Today

After a Louisiana car, motorcycle, or truck crash, you need a legal professional advocating for your rights. A skilled Shreveport injury lawyer can walk you through the process, from start to finish. If issues arise, an experienced attorney can handle them and help you secure a full and fair settlement amount.

Are you just now feeling the physical pains of a crash that happened weeks ago and are unsure of what compensation options you have? The personal injury lawyers at Rice & Kendig can negotiate with an insurance company for you. We truly care about our clients and devote our knowledge, skills and resources toward securing a great result every time. You do not need to navigate complicated negotiations on your own. Together, we can achieve success. Contact us today at 318-222-2772 to schedule your free consultation.

By Rice & Kendig, LLC | Posted on November 17, 2021

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