Some of the worst injuries from car accidents don’t show up right away. It can take hours, days, or even weeks for them to show up. Some of these injuries are traumatic brain injuries, damage to soft tissue, and psychological trauma. If you keep good records of them, they can make a personal injury claim worth a lot more.
A lot of the time, victims feel fine at first, but their symptoms get worse later, and they need a lot of medical care and evaluation. Our NYC car accident lawyers know that symptoms that don’t appear right away are often a sign of more serious health problems. If there is strong evidence, these injuries can lead to more money for long-term care, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Common Hidden Injuries That Impact Claim Value
Traumatic Brain Injuries And Internal Damage
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), like concussions, may not show symptoms right away, but they can make it hard to think, remember things, and get headaches. Bleeding inside the body or damage to organs may also go unnoticed at first, but if they aren’t found and treated right away, they could become serious or even deadly. It’s important to see a doctor right away after an accident because symptoms like dizziness, confusion, or nausea may not show up right away.
CT scans and MRIs are diagnostic tools that help doctors and lawyers determine the severity of these injuries and confirm that they occurred. These conditions often require ongoing care and monitoring, which worsens the overall impact on a victim’s life. These injuries can make a personal injury claim worth a lot more because they can have long-lasting or even permanent effects.
Soft Tissue Injuries And Psychological Trauma
Soft tissue injuries like whiplash, muscle strains, and ligament damage may not show up right away after an accident. These injuries can lead to long-term physical problems that make it hard to do things like move around and deal with chronic pain. Most of the time, people who get hurt don’t realize how bad the injuries are until the symptoms get worse over time.
People can also get mental health problems after a crash, like PTSD, anxiety, and depression. People who have these problems may need therapy, medicine, and ongoing help with their mental health. Physical and emotional injuries that aren’t related to money are called “non-economic damages,” and they make a claim worth more.
How Hidden Injuries Increase Settlement Value
Medical Evidence And Delayed Diagnosis
Medical records are very important for connecting later symptoms to the original accident. Regular treatment, follow-up visits, and tests help you see how the injury has worsened over time. People often cite the opinions of medical professionals to explain why symptoms appear later.
A late diagnosis doesn’t hurt a claim if it is well-documented and supported by credible evidence. Instead, it can show how bad the injury is and how important it is to keep getting treatment. When there is detailed documentation, insurers and courts can better understand the extent of the damage.
Long-Term Costs And Impact On Daily Life
Hidden injuries often require extended treatment, rehabilitation, and specialized medical care. After the accident, victims may lose money, not be able to work as much, and have to pay for medical care for a long time. A big part of figuring out how much to pay is how these financial effects will affect you.
Chronic pain and mental health problems can also make it hard for someone to do everyday things and enjoy life. The money may cover future medical costs, therapy, and long-term care needs. If these effects are well-known, they can significantly increase the total settlement amount.
Maximizing Compensation Through Strong Legal Strategy
We make a plan that accounts for both short- and long-term damages, such as ongoing treatment, lost wages, and a lower quality of life. Plus, we talk to insurance companies and make sure all the evidence is presented correctly. We handle the legal side of things so our clients can focus on getting better.
We plan ahead and use our experience as advocates to get our clients fair and full compensation. We know how insurance companies evaluate claims, and we use that knowledge to make each case stronger. Based on the facts and evidence we have, we want to get the best result we can.
Conclusion
Injuries that don’t show up right away after a car accident can be very bad and last for a long time. In fact, they are often the most important thing that determines how much a claim is worth. These conditions, which can include brain injuries and psychological trauma, may not show up right away, but they can lead to long-term medical needs and financial strain.
When these injuries are correctly diagnosed, and there is strong evidence to support the claim, the victim can get much more in compensation. NYC Injury Attorneys, P.C., can help victims identify, prove, and present these claims so they receive fair compensation for the harm they suffered right away and the harm they will suffer in the future.