Yes. Preterm labor or premature birth can be caused by car accidents, and so can other pregnancy injuries. Any pregnant woman who is involved in a car accident needs to be examined by a doctor as soon as possible—even if there are no immediate signs of trouble. While preterm labor is rare, the risk in … Read More »
Yes. Car accidents can cause heart problems, especially a myocardial contusion (bruising of the heart tissue). All heart problems need to be treated as quickly as possible. What is a myocardial contusion? A myocardial contusion is a bruise on the heart itself. It happens from trauma to the chest, such as a sudden blow to … Read More »
Yes. Car accidents can cause damage to a number of organs in the abdomen, including the gallbladder. The most common gallbladder injuries in car accidents are rupture of the gallbladder, and damage that causes inflammation of the gallbladder, which can lead to rupture in time. These types of gallbladder problems are life-threatening and need to … Read More »
Yes, it is believed that a car accident can trigger the symptoms of fibromyalgia. In fact, fibromyalgia is common after car accidents, especially if there was whiplash or a neck injury—but potentially in other accidents as well. Here’s what you need to know: There is some debate about whether a car accident can truly “cause” … Read More »
Yes. Carpal tunnel syndrome is often portrayed as a repetitive stress injury—for example, spending too many hours typing without an ergonomic keyboard every day. The truth is that this is only one way to develop carpal tunnel pain. People can also develop carpal tunnel syndrome from a sudden accident, including a car accident. What is … Read More »
Yes, car accidents can cause arthritis—and unfortunately, it’s a very common after-affect of many car accident injuries. There are two main ways that a car accident can cause arthritis-related pain and damage: An injury from the car accident can cause arthritis (this is called post-traumatic arthritis). Injuries from the car accident can aggravate an existing … Read More »
If you developed appendicitis or a ruptured appendix after a car accident, you need to to speak to a lawyer. These cases are very complicated both medically and legally. It is possible for a car accident to cause appendicitis or to rupture an appendix, but medical literature is divided on how common it is. That … Read More »
Yes. Bulging discs are a common type of back injury caused by car accidents. If you’re an accident, you could suffer a bulging disc for the first time, or an existing bulging disc can be made worse. They are particularly common in rear-end collisions. Bulging discs can be painful on their own, and they can … Read More »
Yes. If you have health insurance, it will cover the injuries caused by a car accident just like it would cover any other condition. And it’s often the best way to get your medical bills paid in a hurry. And, if someone else caused the accident, you still have a right to pursue a claim … Read More »
Yes. You should always get an attorney after being injured in any accident, but it’s especially important if you were the victim of a drunk driver. DUI victims are entitled to larger damages than most car accident victims, but insurers will seek to pay as little as possible. They may even leave some types of … Read More »
