{"id":2930,"date":"2022-10-13T08:41:38","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T15:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/?p=2930"},"modified":"2022-10-14T08:43:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T15:43:10","slug":"neck-injuries-in-auto-accidents-part-ii%ef%bf%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/neck-injuries-in-auto-accidents-part-ii%ef%bf%bc\/","title":{"rendered":"Neck Injuries in Auto Accidents, Part II"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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It may take several hours or even days after an accident for signs and symptoms of a neck injury to appear.\u00a0Seek medical help\u00a0if you experience the following:<\/p>

  • Neck pain and stiffness<\/li>
  • Pain that radiates to the shoulders, arms and hands<\/li>
  • Tingling, numbness or weakness in the arms, hands and fingers<\/li>
  • Dizziness<\/li>
  • Headaches<\/li><\/ul>

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    Common Neck Injuries In Car Accidents<\/strong><\/p>

    Car crashes can cause a range of neck problems and injuries. These are the most common:<\/p>

    1.) Whiplash.<\/strong>\u00a0Whiplash occurs when the head and neck jerk forward and backward in a sudden motion. The movement causes straining, tearing and damage to ligaments, muscles, nerves and connective tissues in the neck. A rear-end collision is the most common type of accident to result in\u00a0whiplash. Symptoms may present immediately after the crash or they may not appear until hours later. With early treatment, many whiplash cases resolve within a few weeks. However, some cases cause chronic pain, long-term headaches or memory issues for months or years after the accident.\u00a0<\/p>

    2.) Soft tissue damage.<\/strong>\u00a0Car crashes can tear, sprain, or strain the ligaments, muscles and tendons in the neck. Soft tissue damage usually causes pain, tenderness and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. A muscle strain can also cause reduced movement of the neck and muscle spasms.<\/p>

    3.)\u00a0Slipped or herniated disc.<\/strong>\u00a0A high-impact collision can cause intervertebral discs in the cervical spine to slip out of place from between vertebrae. When this happens, the injured disc may compress nerves in the spinal cord. A\u00a0pinched nerve\u00a0causes pain, weakness, tingling and numbness in the neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

    4.) Facet joint injury.<\/strong>\u00a0The facet joints in the cervical spine aid in head and neck stabilization and mobility. Impact from a car collision can inflame and irritate the facet joints. A collision could also damage surrounding ligaments, which could affect movement and range of motion of the joints.<\/p>

    5.) Neck fracture.<\/strong>\u00a0A neck fracture is a significant injury that causes severe pain. You will likely know immediately if you have a fracture following a car accident. If you suspect you have a fracture, do not move without medical assistance. Improper movement could injure your spinal cord and cause paralysis.<\/p>

    6.) Cuts and lacerations.<\/strong>\u00a0During a car crash, debris, glass or objects in the car may fly up and hit the neck, causing cuts, abrasions, lacerations and bruising. Deep cuts or lacerations have the potential to damage ligaments and tendons in the neck.\u00a0<\/p>

    Long-Term Complications<\/strong><\/p>

    Left untreated, accident-related neck injuries can cause chronic, systemic issues down the road. Whiplash is often misdiagnosed or ignored as a significant injury, and as a result, many people suffer from whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) for months or years after an accident. WAD can include chronic neck and back pain, frequent headaches, cognitive issues, and mental disorders like depression and anxiety.<\/p>

    Any neck injury can cause long-term symptoms and complications if it isn\u2019t diagnosed and treated early. In the future, chronic back and neck pain can negatively impact all areas of your life. If you\u2019re suffering from a long-term injury, you may find it difficult to concentrate at work, perform vigorous activities or sleep well. Chronic pain can be incredibly isolating and cause anger, depression, and anxiety.<\/p>

    Seek Help For Accident-Related Neck Injuries<\/strong><\/p>

    To avoid long-term pain, damage, and disability, seek medical attention if you\u2019ve been in an accident, even if you don\u2019t feel pain or symptoms. Symptoms may not appear until days later.\u00a0<\/p>

    It\u2019s important to\u00a0choose the right medical provider\u00a0after an accident. Many primary care physicians don\u2019t have the training and experience to identify, diagnose and treat car crash injuries. Instead, you need to find a specialist with expertise in accident injuries and treatments – one that specializes in treating acute and chronic back, joint and musculoskeletal conditions.<\/p>

    Don\u2019t ignore pain after a car crash, even if it\u2019s minor. Left untreated, a small neck injury now could cause into chronic pain and long-term complications down the road.\u00a0<\/p>

    Finally, Seek Justice For Your Accident<\/strong><\/p>

    Get started with Harsh Law today by\u00a0giving us a call\u00a0at 909-793-6261 or\u00a0filling out our online form below. A free consultation with our expert legal team can often be scheduled on the same day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    It may take several hours or even days after an accident for signs and symptoms of a neck injury to appear.\u00a0Seek medical help\u00a0if you experience the following: Neck pain and stiffness Pain that radiates to the shoulders, arms and hands Tingling, numbness or weakness in the arms, hands and fingers Dizziness Headaches \u00a0 Common Neck […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2925,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2930","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2930","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2930"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2930\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2934,"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2930\/revisions\/2934"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}