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How Should I Handle Migraine Headaches after a Car Accident?

February 23, 2022
West Chester Car Accident Lawyers at Eckell Sparks Fight for Clients Seriously Injured in Car Accidents.

Experiencing a headache after a car accident is not uncommon. The stress and commotion of the event may cause you to feel overwhelmed, and you may not be surprised by the feeling that all the excitement has brought on a headache. However, brushing off these symptoms may create a barrier to proper diagnosis and treatment for what may turn out to be more serious or chronic head pain. Such a dismissive attitude may prolong your suffering and possibly affect your ability to obtain suitable personal injury compensation for the medical expenses and other personal costs that stem from your accident.

Therefore, if you are experiencing migraine headaches or similar serious head pain after a car accident, this discussion explores what to expect and what actions you should take to ensure that you are taking care of yourself and that you are preserving your right to collect appropriate compensation for the injuries at the root of your head pain.

What Can I Expect if I Have Migraine Headaches after a Car Accident?

In the wake of a car accident that involves head trauma, headaches are common. Often the onset of headaches can be delayed, although most car accident-related headache symptoms begin to occur within two weeks of the accident.

Many cases of trauma-induced headaches resolve within about six months. However, up to 20 percent of these cases last for much longer; some even continue permanently.

What Car Accident Injuries Can Cause Persistent and Debilitating Headaches?

It may be surprising to learn that persistent headaches can be caused by low-speed collision that involve only minor vehicle damage. Although serious accidents certainly have the potential to cause injuries that result in headache causing head or brain trauma, even relatively minor accidents can be the culprit of such lasting and unbearable pain.

Some of common car accident injuries that can be responsible for migraines and other head pain include:

  • Whiplash
  • Concussion
  • Skull or neck fractures
  • Herniated disk injury

What Should I Do to Preserve My Rights after a Car Accident?

The most important thing to do is to take care of yourself. By seeing a doctor, you can ensure that you are properly diagnosed and treated. Obtaining medical care can also create an official record that your injury is serious and that you are taking it seriously. In addition to seeking care, you should also follow medical advice.

Other documentation of the injury can also be invaluable to support your claim. Retain any evidence from the scene of the accident, such as pictures, video footage, or eye-witness accounts. Keep a record of your financial losses as well as the ways the head pain affects your life.

Finally, it is smart to enlist the help of a lawyer who has the knowledge and experience to support your claim and prove your case.

West Chester Car Accident Lawyers at Eckell Sparks Fight for Clients Seriously Injured in Car Accidents

If you suffer from debilitating migraine headaches as a result of a car accident that was someone else’s fault, you should be able to collect compensation to from the person responsible for your suffering. The West Chester car accident lawyers at Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C. can help you recover damages to pay for medical bills related to your accident as well as any lost income you incurred while you were unable to work following the collision. Call us at 610-565-3701 or contact us online to schedule an appointment. Located in Media and West Chester, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout Delaware County, Chester County, and Montgomery County.