Neck pain after a car accident is a frequent problem for injury victims. The pain can be severe and last for days, weeks, years, or even a lifetime. To compound the issue, the medical costs of ongoing treatment can add up.
Car Accident Neck Injuries
Car Accident Neck Injuries: Pain Types & Symptoms
Car Accident Neck Injuries: Pain Types & Symptoms
FAQ
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- Stiffness and/or pain in the neck and/or upper back
- Pain and/or stiffness in the shoulder
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Irritability
- Fatigue
- Burning sensation in the neck, shoulders, and/or arms
- Memory loss, sleep disturbances, and/or difficulty concentrating (in more severe cases)
- Severe neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Arm pain that radiates through the body
- Tingling and/or numbness in the arm
- Arm weakness
What are the most common types of neck pain following a collision?
Whiplash
Whiplash, a frequent outcome in rear-end collisions, occurs when a person’s head is jarred forcefully back and forth like the cracking of a whip. In these accidents, the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the neck experience trauma due to the unexpected force of the impact.
Whiplash injury victims generally suffer from a number of symptoms:
Neck pain from whiplash typically begins within 24 hours, but some accident victims don’t experience pain for several days. Although in most cases the pain will subside within a few weeks or months, some people report symptoms years or even decades later.
Slipped Discs
Herniated discs, commonly referred to as slipped discs, are generally the result of a traumatic event — such as an auto accident — that causes the disc in the neck area to protrude and push against nearby nerves. This leads to symptoms including:
With physical therapy and over-the-counter medication, the pain will often subside in a matter of weeks. However, if the slipped disc applies enough pressure to the spinal nerves, it can lead to severe and debilitating pain. You might experience weakness, numbness, and a loss of bladder control. In severe cases such as these, surgery may be required to remove or repair the slipped disc.
Contact a Neck Injury Lawyer
If you suffer whiplash, a slipped disc, or another neck injury in a car accident — no matter how severe you think the injury is — be sure to seek medical attention. After you do, contact an experienced auto accident injury attorney at Morgan & Morgan. We fight on behalf of victims to secure the most compensation possible. Fill out a free case evaluation to get started.