An auto accident in OKC is something you cannot predict and they can happen at anytime to anyone. Although the majority of car accidents are minor, with the driver and/or passengers only sustaining minor scrapes and bruises, there is a risk of serious injuries occuring from an automobile accident. Back and neck injuries are the most common types of injuries that occur from an auto accident in OKC. Whiplash is a common neck injury that occurs when your head is violently and/or suddenly thrust forward and backward. When the neck is extended unintentionally, it causes the muscles and tendons to get damaged. Whiplash can happen even if you are in an accident when you were going at a slow speed. If you experience symptoms of whiplash, which may include neck pain, swelling, tenderness in your neck or muscle spasms in the neck, you should go to the nearest treatment center immediately. The neck is responsible for the weight of your head, however, it is also delicate and can be strained, sprained or fractured from an automobile accident.
Other common injuries that occur from an auto accident include injuries to the limbs. Broken or fractured bones can easily occur from the force of an accident or from simply bumping your limb against the inside of the car upon impact. Whether you are feeling the pain or not, if you suspect an injury to your limbs, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, brain injuries are also common injuries that occur during a car crash. A brain injury requires immediate medical attention. If you are in an accident, it is important to get an x-ray to make sure there are no brain injuries that you may not be immediately aware of. If you do not seek medical attention and begin to have slurred speech, lose consciousness, have difficulty maintaining your balance or headaches, go to the nearest treatment center for an examination.
No one wants to have to go to the doctor or hospital, but if you are in an automobile accident, you could have received serious injuries that you are not aware of. The best thing to do following a car crash is to go to a local treatment center, whether it be a hospital or an urgent care center, to get x-rays and a full examination to make sure their are no injuries.
