Recently, an Edinburgh man died from blunt force trauma injuries suffered during a rollover car accident. The man refused medical attention at the scene, but died about two hours later at the hospital. Unfortunately, the man had subarachnoid hemorrhaging. Because it is an internal injury, subarachnoid hemorrhaging is often not obvious and is not easily detected by emergency responders. As Indiana car accident lawyers, we want to help you recognize the symptoms of some serious injuries you may suffer in a car accident.
While a subarachnoid hemorrhage is rare, with fewer than 200,000 US cases annually, it is serious. It is bleeding in the area between the brain and tissue covering the brain. The main symptom is a severe headache. Other symptoms can include double vision, sensitivity to light, seizures, and weakness on one side of the body. Surgery might be used to treat a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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Those suffering from a concussion may suffer many of the same symptoms as a subarachnoid hemorrhage, including severe headaches and seizures. Rest and pain medicine are often treatments for the condition. Concussions are still a serious brain injury, and they should be diagnosed by a doctor.
Neck and back injuries are also common car accident injuries. Pain or stiffness in your back, shoulders, or neck after a car accident may indicate a serious injury. Difficulty moving is another symptom.
If you suffer any of the symptoms of these serious injuries after a car accident, you should see a medical professional right away. For your own safety, it is best to visit a doctor after a serious car accident, even if you do not feel pain at the time. The symptoms of many serious injuries may take several hours or even days to appear.
If you suffered serious injuries in a car accident, contact us. You can discuss the specifics of your case with a qualified