Are You or a loved one suffering from nerve damage or pain following a car accident?
The nervous system is a highly complex bundle of sensory receptors that play a role in everything the body does. The three types of nerves— autonomic, sensory, and motor nerves— control both voluntary and involuntary movements, as well as provide the body with sensation.
Because of this, damage to the nerves can change a person’s life forever, and some injuries can be debilitating and permanent. If a victim has sustained damage to their nerves, they will likely feel pain at the site the damage has occurred, although referral pain can be sensed in other places. Additionally, after a traumatic event such as an automobile accident neurological conditions can take time to manifest themselves.
Nerve Damage can affect almost any part of the body following a car accident. There are over 100 types of nerve injuries which all require different treatments. Some of these injuries are permanent. There is no limit to the type of damage an auto accident victim can sustain due to the widespread nature of the condition. Drivers can experience nerve damage injuries to their face, neck, hands, arms, legs, feet, and symptoms can sometimes take several days to present themselves.
If you or a loved one has experienced nerve damage as a result of a car crash or other motor vehicle accident, you may be eligible for compensation. The cost of medical car and continued treatment for nerve damage can cause a huge financial strain on an individual or their family, especially if the victim can no longer work. Contact us for a FREE CASE EVALUATION.
Symptoms of Nerve Damage After an Auto Accident
While some vehicle accident injuries are obvious at the time of the collision, internal damage to the nerves can take time to be detected by the victim. Because of this, it is important to pay close attention to your body in the days after the crash and seek medical treatment immediately.
Symptoms of Nerve Damage Include:
- Atrophy of muscle tissue
- Bladder dysfunction
- Burning
- Constipation
- Dry eyes and/ or mouth
- Excessive sweating
- General numbness
- Lack of sweating
- Lightheadedness
- Numbness in chest
- Pain
- Paralysis
- Weakness
- Sensitivity
- Sexual dysfunction
- Tingling
- Twitching
- Unable to sense body positioning
It is imperative that car accident victims seek medical attention immediately following the crash, even if they do not believe they have been seriously injured. Damage to sensory, autonomic and motor nerves can occur in any combination, so following up with a physician after experiencing any of these symptoms can better diagnose the location and extend of the nerve damage injuries so that you may receive the most effective treatment.
After suffering damaged nerves, car accident and motor vehicle victims may have a personal injury claim which could entitle them to compensation for the physical and mental anguish they experienced, medical bills,and lost wages because of time away from work. Let Koester & Bradley, the Illinois Injury Attorneys, help you navigate this situation and alleviate some of your stress.