People have headaches for all sorts of reasons, ranging from stress at work to sudden changes in the weather. Normally, we just take some pain relievers and move on with our day, but some headaches are much more troubling than others. These include migraines and persistent headaches that won’t go away after a car accident.
Headaches are very common among those who are in a car crash due to the sudden and forceful impact to your head and other parts of the body. Unlike most headaches, pain in your head from an accident can signify a brain injury or another serious condition that shouldn’t be ignored.
Auto accidents, by the way, don’t just happen between two people driving a car or truck. Those who are riding a bike or motorcycle can also end up with injuries to the head and other parts of their body if they are hit by a careless driver. No matter what type of car accident you were involved in, this article will provide you with information on what can be causing your headache or migraine if you’ve been in a car accident.
Please note that you should see a doctor to discuss your symptoms and obtain a proper diagnosis for your injury, along with a treatment plan that’s tailored to your needs. Aside from medical attention, it’s important to learn about your rights from a lawyer with experience in car accident injuries. For an experienced attorney who can help you obtain the compensation you deserve, contact our law firm today.
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What Causes Headaches or Migraines after a Car/Truck/Bike Accident?
Headaches after an accident are often referred to as post-traumatic headaches, which are often mistaken for migraines. The difference is, post-traumatic headaches are caused by trauma to the head from an external force. This can be a direct blow from an object or from the impact of being jostled back and forth, which is very common with accidents involving motor vehicles.
There are numerous conditions that can cause significant pain throughout your head after a car accident:
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Concussion – this is an injury to the brain caused by a violent and sudden jolt or a blow to the head
. During a concussion, the brain can strike the walls of your skull, resulting in bruising that causes the following symptoms: dizziness, nausea, ringing in the ears, light and sound sensitivity, and intense headaches. -
Muscle strain – headaches are a possible symptom of muscle strains in the head, neck, or upper back
. Along with headaches, strained muscles in these areas can cause redness, swelling, limited range of motion, and pain when you try to move in a certain direction. -
Whiplash – sudden impact on the head and/or neck can result in whiplash, where the ligaments and muscles are strained
. This usually happens from a forward and backward motion, like the head being jerked when you’re hit by another car. Headaches from whiplash are generally at the base of the skull and may be accompanied by dizziness, fatigue, blurry vision, and pain of stiffness in the neck. -
Neck or skull fracture – a fracture in the neck or skull can cause intense headaches that are localized to the injury site or the back of the head
. The fracture may be accompanied by a brain injury, which will intensify symptoms like nausea, stiffness in the neck, confusion, slurred speech, and possibly seizures. - Pinched nerve – a car accident can lead to compression of the spine of a herniated disc that pinches the upper cervical roots or irritates the occipital nerve located at the base of the skull. As a result, you may feel pain, numbness, tingling, or a burning sensation, alone with tenderness along the back of your head.
How Much is the Average Car Accident Settlement?
Based on the degree on injury, a settlement from an auto accident claim can be worth between $10,000 and $3,000,000. If we had to narrow things down, $75,000 to $1,500,000 is a good range to keep in mind. The payment you receive is based on your medical expenses (including future medical costs), damage to your car / property, pain and suffering, and other applicable damages. That’s why it’s impossible to say how much you entitled to in compensation until we know many details that are specific to your accident.
What is the Deadline to Sue a Negligent Driver?
You normally have 2 years starting from the accident date to file a claim against the at-fault driver if you sustained injuries from a car accident. After two years, the courts will invalidate your right to a lawsuit unless you can meet the standard to qualify for an exemption. However, an exemption beyond the normal statute of limitations is very difficult to obtain. So, we advise that you contact us immediately and start the legal process for an accident claim against a careless or reckless driver.
There is an importance difference, by the way, between time limits to sue a public versus private entity. By public entity, we are generally referring to agencies or employees of the government, whether it’s at the city, county, state, or federal level. Claims against the government have a deadline of 6 months from whenever the incident occurred. These accidents often involve careless driving by police officers, fire fighters, and other government workers, or negligent operation of construction vehicles by city contractors.
The claims process to sue a public agency is incredibly complex, and it’s very easy to leave out information or misunderstand the procedures to file the required paperwork. As you only have 6 months, help from a skilled car accident lawyer is highly recommended.
How Long will it Take to Settle an Auto Accident Lawsuit?
It can take anywhere from a few months to over 2 years before a settlement is reached for an auto accident claim. The vast majority of cases take over 6 months, and if you have serious injuries with permanent complications, obtaining a favorable settlement award will probably take over 12 months. In rare instances, an auto accident lawsuit may be tried in court. Going to trial will add 1 or more years to the amount of time to get paid from an auto accident lawsuit. However, it’s more than likely that your case will be settled out of court by exchanging settlement offers with the other party.
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Justice is often denied to those who can’t afford to pay for an attorney, but here at Normandie, you can hire an experience auto accident lawyer for $0, thanks to the Zero Fee Guarantee. Our payment is contingent on winning your case, meaning that legal fees are covered by the defendant as a part of your settlement check. And if we don’t win your case, we charge you absolutely nothing, which is why we guarantee that you will pay $0 out of pocket,
For more information on suing for headache-related injuries caused by a car accident, please reach out to us and schedule a time to speak with one of our attorneys.
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