Serious Neck Injury from a Car Accident?

If you have experienced neck pain following a car accident you are not alone. You may be wondering if your neck pain will get better or if you should see a doctor. This is a common scenario and one that requires your immediate attention. 

It is equally important that you do not speak with the insurance company from the other driver or sign any agreements. You should first speak with an experienced car accident attorney and follow up with your own physician. You should never underestimate a neck injury from a car accident. 

Many Types of Neck Injuries 

There are many types of neck injuries that can affect your muscles, bones, nerves, ligaments, tendons, veins, arteries and blood vessels. Common examples of serious neck injuries that occur from car accidents include:

• Whiplash – this is the most common type of neck injury from car accidents which can injure ligaments, muscles, nerves, neck tissue, discs and bones in the spine.

• Neck strain – some neck strains may be mild and get better over time, although others may cause more serious injury.

• Soft tissue injury – an injury that does not involve bone is a soft tissue injury, such as whiplash and neck strain. An auto accident may cause other types of soft tissue damage in and around the neck.

• Rhabdomyolysis – this is a condition that occurs when a breakdown of muscle tissue releases myoglobin, a protein that stores oxygen, into the bloodstream. Too much myoglobin in your blood could cause kidney failure and serious or fatal injury to internal organs. This may set in 24 to 72 hours following an injury.

• Injured discs - injury to your vertebrae can cause spinal discs to rupture or herniate, which may lead to serious problems in the neck and elsewhere in the body.

• Arterial dissection – crucial arteries run through the neck which allows blood flow between your heart and brain. Tears or dissection of these arteries due to a forceful impact can lead to serious injuries such as heart attack, stroke, blood clots or life-threatening injuries.

• Brain damage – brain damage can occur due to serious cervical spine injuries such arterial dissection, whiplash, injury to the head or any spinal cord injury.

These are just some examples of the many neck injuries that can occur from a car accident. If you have experienced neck pain following a car accident, please seek medical attention and contact an experienced personal injury lawyer right away.

Schiff & Associates: Experienced Neck Injury Lawyers
Schiff & Associates has over 35 years of experience representing our community in Ohio in serious injury, soft-tissue injury, neck and personal injury claims. We offer an experienced team of lawyers and investigators to fight for the settlement you deserve following any personal injury, car or truck accident. Take any neck injury seriously by contacting your physician and Schiff & Associates today. 

Schiff & Associates is a personal injury attorney in Ohio with experience in car and truck accidents, personal injury and wrongful death. We fight for the maximum settlement you deserve under the law. Contact us to speak with a neck injury attorney now and let us help with your financial recovery so you can focus on your physical recovery.