Debunking Myths About Injuries and Automotive Collisions
There are many myths today that surround the injuries that can occur as a result of motor vehicle collisions. If taken seriously, many of these misconceptions can prevent an injured person from seeking adequate treatment from a personal injury doctor, leading to a worsening of the injury down the line. Continue reading to learn more about the truth behind car accident-related injuries.
Myth: If your car does not sustain significant damage, you cannot be badly injured.
It is a common misconception that the damage to your vehicle is proportional to the amount of damage that your body sustains. In other words, the more damage to the car, the greater your injury will be. This is not true—rear-end collisions at low speeds, for example, can produce negligible damage to the car but result in whiplash and painful long-term damage to your cervical spine.
Myth: If you do not feel pain immediately after the accident, then you are not hurt.
Although serious injuries often cause an immediate pain response, there are certain injuries that may produce symptoms days after the accident. This can be due to the effects of inflammation, which can take days or weeks to develop, or the stress of the accident.
Myth: Automobile accident-related injuries always heal within a matter of weeks.
Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains, when treated properly, can subside in a relatively short period of time. However, automobile accidents often cause more than just sprains and strains. Many individuals who sustain car accident-related injuries, but do not seek treatment immediately, end up experiencing long-term effects.
If you sustain an injury as a result of an automobile collision or any other type of accident, consider seeking expert medical treatment from Personal Injury Physicians of Jacksonville, Florida. Our mission is to provide our patients with the care and support necessary to return them to their pre-injured state of health. Contact our caring team of healthcare providers today by calling (904) 638-3702.
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