Signs You Were Injured in a Car Accident
Recently, the Oregon Department of Transportation reported over 45,000 car accidents. More than 24,000 of the reportable car accidents in Oregon resulted in injuries, while 554 were deadly. When an accident happens, sometimes, those involved know right away that physical bodily harm was sustained. Other times, injuries may not be as apparent, and if it is possible to walk away from a car accident, it may seem like no damage or serious injuries are sustained. However, there are types of injuries that may go unnoticed at the time of the crash, only to show symptoms days later or even weeks after the crash.
Additionally, the trauma of being in a car accident can lead to psychological harm that can worsen over time, especially without treatment. Like physical injuries, psychological detriments can be debilitating and require a long road for recovery to have any chance of occurring. Psychological damages and physical bodily harm can both be devastating, and the expenses that come with them can be included in a personal injury claim.
If you were injured in an accident and are unsure what to do because you don’t know if you were harmed, you can take your case to a Portland car accident attorney at the Rosenbaum Law Group.
Warning Signs of Physical or Psychological Injuries
It can be helpful to know the red flags and what to look for after an accident that can signal an injury. This is especially true if you are in a crash and are wondering if you should see a doctor for an examination.
While it is always recommended that car accident victims seek medical attention after a crash, regardless of whether their injuries are visible and immediately noticeable, not everyone will. If you are holding off on seeing the doctor because you aren’t aware of injuries, keep your eyes out for the following signs that you may have been hurt.
Some of the most significant warning signs that you may notice can include:
- A difficulty sleeping
- Feeling detached from loved ones or daily life
- Repetitive and regular nightmares
- Withdrawing from others and no longer engaging with anyone
- Engaging in risky behavior
- Aversion to your environment smells, or sounds
- Experiencing racing heart and sweating to certain stimuli
- Feeling depressed and having a negative outlook
- Experiencing flashbacks of the accident while awake
- Chronic headaches
- A sudden drop in blood pressure
- Stiff muscles and pain
- Fainting
- Dizziness and feeling lightheaded
If you begin to experience any of these symptoms and have not seen a doctor, you should make an appointment to be checked out. Psychological or physical injuries may have occurred from your accident with delayed symptoms. Some injuries that can have delayed symptoms, such as damage to internal organs or internal bleeding, can be deadly if not quickly treated.
Speak to an Oregon Personal Injury Attorney Today
It is common for individuals to be injured in car accidents and not know right away because their injuries may not be visible or felt soon after their crash. Physical and psychological harm is compensable in a personal injury claim, so if you suffered from either or both, you can include these damages when you file your claim.
For help with an injury accident claim in Oregon, please call the experienced Portland personal injury lawyers at the Rosenbaum Law Group today at (503) 288-8000. Initial consultations are complimentary.
Source:
mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-palpitations/symptoms-causes/syc-20373196
