Going online to self-diagnose health issues is a strange hobby for many these days. Maybe your eyeball has been twitching, and you wonder if it’s a sign of something more than eye strain or too much caffeine.

Somehow, you stumble upon information that leads you to question that pain in your temple. Maybe that’s also stress…or something more alarming like a brain tumor! There is no end to the “rabbit hole” of health scares one can find if they go looking. 

As personal injury attorneys, we receive calls from people asking us to review their cases. They may have been in a car accident or suffered a work injury like a slip and fall. They are concerned about their injuries. Our first instruction is to visit their doctor and get a full assessment. It does no good to worry about what you might have. Instead, it’s best to know what injuries you do have and what plan your physician has for a full recovery.

And the length of recovery can depend on the type of injuries. If the question is, what injuries can you get in a car crash around the Rio Grande Valley? There are many answers!

The pain in your head isn’t always your imagination

Consumer Shield reported that car crashes can cause different types of injuries ranging from whiplash to TBI or traumatic brain injuries. If we are to look at some of the worst scenarios, let’s find the facts and what that means for your personal injury case. 

A profound impact from a crash means the insides might be injured even if the body looks fine on the outside. For instance, a concussion, where the brain has hit the inside of the skull, can result in dizziness and headaches. The brain can swell, too, so quick medical attention is required! Skull fractures mean the bones in the skull may be chipped, and that could cut soft tissue, resulting in internal bleeding. Again, it’s essential to get to a medical professional asap. 

Long-term brain damage from a car crash is possible. Traumatic Brain Injuries can cause long-term memory loss, mood swings, and the ability to function normally at work. There’s also emotional and psychological damage. A person suffering from PTSD after a terrible car crash can experience unnerving flashbacks. A new hyper-anxiety can impact daily life. Maybe the individual refuses to drive in a car or will not go to certain places anymore. 

Some cognitive and emotional damage might not show up right away. Yet, the individual deserves fair compensation to address all the long-term support they will need to function their best for the rest of their life. 

If you have been in a car crash, don’t ignore any pain in your head. And don’t try to self-diagnose, either. Instead, go directly to a doctor and get the truth about what’s going on. Then, we’ll help ensure you are fully compensated for every short-term and long-term need!