Common Injuries

Why Should You See A Doctor Immediately After A Car Accident?

Most people don’t anticipate ending up in a car accident. It’s not something any of us plan on. However, it is statistically likely that most of us will end up in some kind of traffic accident at some point in our lives, and the level of severity can range from a simple fender-bender to a fatal incident.

The potential physical damage that can result from a car accident, no matter how benign it may seem at first, can have long-ranging ramifications. Often the symptoms of traffic accidents don’t manifest until days, weeks, or even months after the fact. This is why it is important to seek car accident injury treatment in Oklahoma City immediately following an accident, so that injuries can be accurately diagnosed and treated, and the at-fault party’s insurance can be utilized.

No matter the circumstances, Accident Care and Treatment Center, Inc. provides the medical diagnostics and treatment you need to bring you back to your ideal level of health following a traffic accident.

Over the years, we’ve seen it all. We understand that not all car accident injuries are the same, and not everyone responds to them equally. That’s why we tailor our Oklahoma City car accident injury treatment to fit each individual’s needs, developing their ideal recovery plan.

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Common Car Accident Injury Treatment In Oklahoma City

According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, in the U.S. nearly 37,000 people die in auto accidents every year. An additional 2.35 million suffer injuries or are disabled as a result of a car crash.

Injuries from car accidents can vary from minor sprains to severe head and back injuries. If you are in a car accident it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible to reduce lasting effects for any injuries you may obtain. Some injuries will appear right away while others can take a few days, week, or even months to show signs or symptoms.

Accident Care & Treatment Center, Inc. has the highest standard related to auto accident injuries with on-site medical doctors, imaging equipment, and physical therapists conveniently located in one place to help you on your road to recovery.

Some injuries are, of course, more common than others. They can range from minor muscle strain and sprains to life-altering head injuries and fractures.

Common Car Accident Injuries Include:

Whiplash and Neck Strain are likely the most common problems resulting from auto accidents, especially in rear end collisions. These occur due to the sudden forward or backward motion of the head caused by severe force.

Muscle tissue and ligaments are often violently stretched and strained due to the sudden impact of a car accident and can take days to manifest.

Our car accident injury treatment in Oklahoma City can accurately diagnose and treat whiplash and neck strain. Over the years, we’ve seen all levels of whiplash and neck strain severity. Our treatment will restore your muscle health and range of motion.

Whiplash symptoms can take anywhere from 24 hours to 72 hours to appear.

Signs & Symptoms*:

Neck pain and stiffness
Worsening of pain with neck movement
Loss of range of motion
Headaches, usually at the base of the skull
Tenderness or pain in shoulder, upper back or arms
Tingling or numbness in the arms
Fatigue
Dizziness

Chest Injuries are some of the most common problems that result from auto accidents. Often these are a result of the chest impacting the steering wheel or dashboard, pressing up against the seatbelt, the entire body being suddenly jostled about, or a combination of these factors.

Chest injuries can result in a number of problems, most notably:

Should, arm, and rib cage pain
Chest pain
Trouble breathing
Bruises

We have a number of different methods through which we can diagnose chest injuries resulting from auto accidents and can adequately provide treatment that will expedite your recovery.

Signs & Symptoms*:

Trouble breathing
Bruising
Shock
Extreme shortness of breath
Severe/sharp pain in chest
Pain worsens when you cough/sneeze or breathe deeply
Pain when moving shoulder, arm, or rib cage

This is a common result of car accidents, as it arises from the sudden jolting or shaking of the head and/or upper body, as well as direct head trauma that affects the functioning of your brain.

Like many injuries that result from car accidents, the symptoms of a concussion can have a latent quality, taking weeks to fully manifest. Signs and symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and may not show up for hours or even days after the incident.

At Accident Care and Treatment Center, Inc., our car accident injury treatment in Oklahoma City will properly diagnose and treat concussions in all levels of severity.

Signs & Symptoms*:

Headache or feeling pressure in the head
Temporary loss of consciousness
Memory loss
Amnesia surrounding the event
Dizziness
Ringing in the ears
Nausea
Vomiting
Slurred speech
Delayed response
Dazed
Fatigue
Irritability/Personality change
Sensitivity to light or sound
Sleep disturbances

A Traumatic Brain Injury does not necessarily include cuts or bruises. Similar to a concussion, this is the result of the brain being violently moved around inside of the skull. Many of the same symptoms that manifest with a concussion are also involved in traumatic brain injuries, such as fatigue, headaches, memory loss, dizziness, depression, nausea, and confusion.

Our car accident injury treatment in Oklahoma City can detect traumatic brain injuries.

Signs & Symptoms*:

Fatigue
Headache
Visual Disturbances
Memory loss
Poor attention/concentration
Sleep disturbances
Dizziness/loss of balance
Irritability
Depression
Seizures
Nausea
Confusion

See a doctor immediately if you experience*:

Extreme back pain or pressure in your neck, back, or head
Weakness, incoordination, or paralysis in hands, fingers, toes, or feet
Difficulty balancing or walking
Difficulty breathing after injury

*Symptoms can vary.