After a Florida car accident, it’s natural to wonder if the pain you are experiencing is normal and to want to know how long that pain might last.
The answer, of course, is that it depends. Sometimes people walk away from car accidents with no injuries at all. Other times, car accidents can lead to devastating injuries and some of the worst pain imaginable.
Whether your pain is normal, and figuring out how long that pain might last, really depends on how bad the car wreck, the type of injuries suffered, and numerous other factors like whether there was a collision, whether you had a seatbelt on, your position in the car, the types of vehicles involved, as well as personal factors like age, health, strength, gender, whether you have any prior conditions, and more.
How bad was the car accident?
If you were injured in a severe car wreck and were taken to the hospital or later visited a doctor, your physician should be able to help you estimate how bad your pain is going to be, how to make the soreness go away, how long your soreness after a car accident is going to last, and overall help you to recover to the best of their ability.
If the car accident wasn’t that bad, like a fender-bender or rear-end collision car accident, you may have thought that you were okay and thus not even gone to the doctor. In these sorts of car accidents, it’s pretty common for the victim to develop some pain hours or even days after the accident despite initially thinking you were fine. The pain might even continue to build up for weeks until it becomes unbearable.
Types of injuries
This is especially true if you have a soft tissue injury, whiplash injury, or even a traumatic brain injury. Pain is our body’s way of letting us know that something isn’t right.
While it has been said that six weeks is the average recovery time after a car accident, it really varies from case-to-case. Back and neck injuries are notorious for becoming lifeline issues.
If you are experiencing pain after a car accident, or have developed other symptoms, we recommend seeing a doctor right away.
Some common symptoms that might develop hours or even days after a car accident include:
- back pain
- chest pains
- constant headache
- neck pain
- sleeping a lot after
- stomach pains
If cost is a concern, both health insurance and auto insurance should help you pay your bills. A personal injury attorney can also help you recover compensation from the at-fault party in your car accident. Seeing a doctor and having your injuries documented is actually a vital part to any possible personal injury case.
Other factors that can lead to additional soreness after a car accident
Besides how bad the accident was and the type of injury suffered, some other factors that are going to impact how long you are sore after a car accident include:
Speed of vehicles involved
High speed crashes often lead to more serious accidents and injuries. A fender bender in a parking lot might not be that bad, but a rear-end collision on a 70 mph highway can be deadly.
The types of vehicles involved
Getting into an accident with a big vehicle like a truck or 18-wheeler is often much worse than an accident with a smaller vehicle. Similarly, some vehicles are safer to crash in.
Whether you had a seatbelt on
Seatbelts save lives. If you were in a crash without one, you may have been thrown and suffered additional injuries that could have been avoided.
Your position in the car
Where you were sitting in the car is often a factor in the severity of injuries suffered in a car accident. The back seat is often safer, although not always. For instance, if you were T-boned and it hit the back corner of the car, the person in that seat would bear more of the impact.
Personal factors that may lead to more soreness after a car accident
Various personal factors can also be determinate in how bad your pain is or how long you are sore after a car accident. Some of these factors include:
- Age – Both the young and the old are more vulnerable.
- Gender – Women tend to be smaller on average, which can make them more vulnerable than males.
- Strength – Studies have shown that strength can lessen injuries and improve recovery times after a car accident
- Health – If you have a pre-existing condition, like back or neck problems, a car accident can exacerbate that issue
Legal options for pain and suffering
If you are experiencing pain and soreness days, weeks, or even months after a car accident, you may be eligible to recover compensation. The personal injury attorneys at Landau Law are here to help.
Contact us today for a free, confidential, and compassionate case consultation.
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