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Whiplash from a car accident may immobilize a victim for weeks

On Behalf of | Apr 8, 2019 | Uncategorized |

Car accidents can leave victims with many injuries, ranging from minor scrapes and bruises to severed limbs. It is always a good idea for any victim of a car accident to undergo a compete medical examination as soon as possible. In some cases, victims who do not feel any serious injuries at the scene of the accident may discover that they have injuries that have not yet caused pain.

Soft-tissue injuries like whiplash may not cause pain for a few hours, or until after a victim has gone to sleep then woken up. Once pain and stiffness sets in, however, the victim may find it difficult to move at all.

If you or someone you love suffered from severe whiplash or some other form of soft-tissue injury from a car accident, you may want to begin building a personal injury claim soon. A strong personal injury claim seeks fair compensation for your medical expenses and any lost income your injuries incur, protecting your rights and future well-being.

Soft tissue injuries require immediate attention

Some people think that soft-tissue injuries simply get better on their own, so there is no need to seek medical attention. While it is true that the body tends to heal soft tissue injuries over time, it is still unwise to ignore the injuries and simply wait for them to heal on their own.

Without treatment, soft tissue injuries are significantly more painful while they last. In many cases, a victim may experience complete or partial paralysis, which can keep them immobile or bedridden for days or weeks. Proper treatment from a qualified medical professional helps the pain and stiffness subside more quickly, and may help prevent other long-term injuries.

Some muscular injuries may cause long-term pain if left untreated, especially those involving muscles in the neck and back. If you simply choose to push through your injury and get impatient with the recovery, the injured muscles may heal poorly or may sustain further injury from overuse.

It is also possible that the pain of soft tissue injuries may mask pain from other serious injuries, such as pinched nerves in the neck and back. To avoid these complications and ensure that you recover as quickly and completely as possible, it is wise to seek good medical care as soon as possible.

Protecting your future

Recovering from a soft tissue injury may take more time that you expect, so it is important to build a strong legal strategy as soon as you can. Recovering from a physical injury requires a good deal of time and effort, and a strong personal injury claim is not easy to assemble.

Make sure to use strong legal resources and guidance as you need them to protect your rights in New Jersey, while you focus on recovering from your injuries and getting back to your normal life.

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