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Car accidents have the potential to cause severe brain injuries and lifelong chronic pain, and not all of these injuries are even noticeable immediately following an accident. Certain types of injuries are frequently more serious than they initially appear, while others may have unexpected, lasting effects. Fortunately, you may be eligible to seek compensation to help you or a loved one heal following a car accident. Here are some of the most important things to know about identifying and treating chronic pain and brain trauma that are linked to a car accident, as well as what your next steps should look like when seeking compensation following a car accident in the Phoenix, AZ, area.
Not all car accident injuries are immediately apparent, and others may not be noticeable until several days, weeks, or longer following your accident. The adrenaline you may experience just after an accident is caused by your body attempting to protect itself. Still, it can ultimately result in more significant concerns over time. It can hide early signs of injuries and keep them from being treated until they have had time to develop into something more serious. Because so many early signs of late-onset injuries can be challenging to spot, having your condition evaluated by a doctor following any car accident is an essential step in identifying hidden injuries as early as possible.
Pain that is associated with car accident injuries generally clears up within approximately three months. Still, various types of chronic pain that have the potential to linger for months, years, or longer are not uncommon. Brain trauma frequently causes specific types of chronic pain that may last for longer than the physical symptoms of the actual injury, such as frequent headaches or muscle pain. Bruising, swelling, bleeding, and other concerns that are linked to traumatic brain injuries can cause a wide range of cognitive concerns on their own, such as dizziness, sleeping problems, difficulty thinking clearly, and memory loss. These physical symptoms do have the potential to be lifelong in serious cases, but it is more common for them to heal before headaches and other pain-related issues are resolved.
Patients who experience severe brain trauma will not always regain their full cognitive functioning. Still, immediate medical care can significantly increase their likelihood of making a full or near-full recovery. Pain management strategies, such as medications, sleeping more, and managing fatigue, mental health concerns, or other secondary conditions that can be linked to chronic pain, may need to last for significantly longer than the treatments that are used to address physical symptoms of less serious brain injuries. While obtaining damages for chronic pain can be somewhat more challenging than it might be for more obvious physical side effects of a car accident, an experienced car accident attorney is a valuable resource for reducing the financial impact of any type of ongoing injury.
At Brewerwood Law Firm, we understand the impact that the physical and emotional challenges of coping with the injuries and chronic pain that can be caused by a serious car accident can have on your life. Our experienced team is here to help you consider your options for seeking damages to help you cover medical expenses and work toward getting your life back, primarily if we can determine that the other party was entirely at fault. Contact us today to learn more about what your next steps should look like following a car accident in the Phoenix, AZ, area or to start the process of building your case and obtaining the compensation you deserve.
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