How Long Should I Be Sore After A Car Accident?

It’s important to seek medical attention after any car accident.

The events following a car accident are often a blur for those involved, and you may find yourself questioning whether or not you’ll be left with any lasting medical issues. Every person’s recovery time is different, as well as the damages caused by each individual accident. However, considering a person’s previous health conditions, age, activity level, and the severity of the accident, can provide a somewhat clearer image of what the damages could look like. Even still, the uncertainty may still leave you wondering if your recovery process is normal, or whether your soreness is lasting longer than it should.

First, remember it’s important to seek medical attention after any car accident for a multitude of reasons. It is critical that you have medical professionals examine you to ensure that you are in fact uninjured, regardless of whether you feel you are or not. Additionally, it is important that you see a doctor because in case of a legal dispute, you have evidence that you were in contact with medical specialists from the beginning. If your injuries merit a legal suit, but the history shows no link between the accident and your pain, the court may not find enough evidence to support your claims.

For example, even a minor fender bender can cause neck or spinal damage that may not be apparent immediately. Whiplash is one of the most common occurrences of a car accident, especially following fender benders. Whiplash may flare up about 1 or 2 days after an accident, and can last up to 6 weeks. The side effects include:

• Headaches
• Neck Stiffness
• Insomnia
• Jaw Pain
• Blurry Vision
• Nausea

Easy ways to fight the effects of whiplash include staying hydrated, using warm compresses, and getting therapeutic massages on the afflicted areas.

If your soreness persists longer than the usual recovery time for whiplash, you may need to seek a follow up medical assessment to ensure that your injuries are not more severe than originally thought. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, contact us today to get you the compensation you deserve for your time and injuries.