After an auto accident in Waldorf, Maryland, it is very common for pain and stiffness to occur the day after the accident. This is often called “day-after” or “next-day” pain. This type of pain is more common with so-called “light impact” or “medium impact” crashes where there are no visibly obvious injuries like bleeding, broken bones, crush bruises, and the like. Day-after pain or next-day pain is a sign of latent injuries from the accident. It also means that you should seek immediate medical attention because next-day pain can indicate a serious injury like whiplash, brain injuries, broken ribs, trauma and/or injury to internal organs, and more. You should also consider having a consultation with Charles County, MD, auto accident lawyers like the ones here at the Law Office of Robert Castro. Call us at (301) 870-1200.

Next-day pain is not the only sign of latent injuries. Other signs include:

• Difficulty breathing
• Chest or side pains when breathing
• Neck, back, or other muscle stiffness
• Loss of appetite and/or nausea
• Weakness in your muscles
• Excessive tiredness
• Excessive anxiety or abnormal depression
• Pain when sneezing, coughing, or laughing

If you are suffering any of these types of symptoms, as noted above, you should seek immediate medical attention. These symptoms may indicate a latent injury and latent injuries can be quite serious. A latent injury is one that is not obvious visually and with symptoms that do not manifest immediately after the relevant trauma or event. As noted, latent injuries are common in Maryland auto accidents, and it is common for symptoms to only manifest after some delay. This is one reason it is recommended that medical attention be sought after any Charles County car accident. Medical professionals will treat obvious injuries but also search for signs and symptoms of latent injuries. Even if you did not go to the hospital on the day of the accident, do not avoid the doctor or think the symptoms will “go away.” Your health is too important to take risks.

Seeking compensation for latent injuries caused in a Charles County, MD car accident

Under Maryland law, any driver who causes an accident through negligent or unlawful conduct is legally liable to pay compensation for any injuries caused (and for property damage). Mostly, Maryland car accident cases are settled through insurance claims. So, it may be more accurate to say that the at-fault driver’s insurance company will be paying compensation for any injuries caused.

Compensation must be paid for obvious injuries and for injuries that are latent and where symptoms do not manifest until the days following the accident. Compensation must be paid for all provable categories of damages including medical costs (past, current and future), lost wages and earnings, pain and suffering, emotional and mental injuries, and more.

Contact Waldorf, MD Personal Injury Attorney Robert Castro Today

This article has been provided by the Law Office of Robert Castro. For more information or questions, contact our office to speak to an experienced Maryland personal injury lawyer at (301) 870-1200. We are Waldorf, MD, Personal Injury lawyers. Our address is 2670 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601.