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Don’t forget about internal injuries after a crash
Car crashes can result in catastrophic injuries and even fatalities. Many severe injuries are immediately obvious — for instance, an external wound that is bleeding profusely.
Importantly, not all severe or even life-threatening injuries are immediately apparent. You don’t have to be bleeding externally to be in serious trouble. Internal injuries are every bit as dangerous, which is why it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of internal bleeding.
Headaches and blurred vision
You didn’t feel much pain in the immediate aftermath of the accident. However, now that you are home and the adrenaline has worn off, you have a headache and blurred vision. It’s crucial that you don’t ignore this as there could be a bleed on your brain.
Any type of physical trauma, particularly to the head, should be treated as a medical emergency whether or not there has been external bleeding. It’s also vital to remember that the symptoms of serious head injuries can be delayed.
Abdominal pain
There are numerous vital organs contained within your diaphragm. The rib cage and sternum offer some protection to your heart and lungs, but the force of a car crash can be enough to compromise this layer of protection. Pain in your abdomen could be a sign that you are bleeding in this area. However, it could also be a sign of bleeding in the heart or lungs since pain can be felt in other parts of the body.
If your injuries were caused by a negligent driver, then you may be entitled to compensation. Seeking legal guidance on the matter is probably the best course of action to take.