Traveling at just 9 mph is enough to cause head or neck injuries in a Bucks County auto accident, shares Bucks County personal injury lawyer, Michael L. Saile, Jr. When your head and neck muscles are twisted or pulled in even slightly different ways, you may be left with headaches. Headaches may result from another auto accident injury, like whiplash, or purely from a head injury. It is important to visit your doctor soon after the accident, especially if you feel any head or neck pain. Your family doctor can evaluate you and check to see if your injuries are mild or more severe.
Headaches are very common in all types of Philadelphia area auto accidents. Sometimes, a headache resulting from an auto accident is just a sign of some bruising or as a result of a more minor injury, such as whiplash. But sometimes a headache can be a sign of a more serious head or brain injury.
When to Worry: If your headaches are persistent and severe, they may be a sign of something more serious. It is true that you may be suffering from migraines or chronic headaches, but severe headaches which last longer than a few weeks after the accidents should prompt you to get re-evaluated by your doctor. Accompanied by other symptoms such as insomnia, amnesia, slurred speech and inability to think clearly, these persistent headaches may be a sign of a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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If you’ve been injured in a Bucks County auto accident, contact the personal injury lawyers at Cordisco & Saile LLC for a FREE consultation and a FREE copy of our PA Car Accident Book.
