An 18 wheeler hit our truck from behind, we weren't going very fast but it was still severe enough that my son and I hit our heads on the back window & broke it. I felt something hit the right side of my head & I was jolted to the front. When everything stopped, I realized that we had been hit & turned to check my 5 year old son (he just had a big bump). I looked back & saw the window broken & in that instant could not think of what broke it & hit us, but than realized that w/ the force of the accident my son & I must of hit our heads hard enough on the window that it broke. When the paramedics arrived they checked us and said we seemed fine. We decided not to go to the hospital b/c we felt fine (right now I do feel lightheaded & my back hurts) & am wondering if maybe we should go get checked out. It happened less than 2 days ago....should we go to the hospital to get x-rays of our heads or should we not. I'm worried about the long term effects. What should we do?
2007-01-31 02:51:06 · 5 answers · asked by Team Jacob!! 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I definitely think its a good idea to get checked out by your doctor. Sometimes injuries from car accidents can take a day or so to show up. Also, as part of your auto insurance claim, you will want to include any medical costs that came about as a result of the accident. If you don't go to the doctor and a problem comes up later that was as a result of the accident, it may not be covered under the medical portion of your auto policy. You guys are probably fine and just feeling some soreness from the impact, but play it safe and get checked out. Good luck.
2007-01-31 02:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so glad that you and your family are alright. It must be a nasty shock to you. Very often the people who are involved in an accident are confused while at the accident site and in their state of shock most often declare that everything is alright. No harm done; Just superficial; Perfectly alright.
The pain comes much later in the day, sometimes at night. It is best to see a doctor who by way of experience, is able to gauge the extend of the injuries and put you up for observation if necessary. Also it would help to have a medical record of your injuries for insurance purposes.
2007-01-31 03:18:14 · answer #2 · answered by Sooty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see your doctor NOW. You will usually not feel the effects immediately after a whiplash. The pain will appear within a day and can hinder you for life if you do not treat it now. I hope you obtain the drivers insurance information and filed a police report. Otherwise, you will end up paying this out of your own pocket
2007-01-31 02:58:34 · answer #3 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably don't need to go to the ER immediately, but you should see your doctor as soon as possible, just in case.
A lot of injuries don't show up until later. Right after the accident, a lot of patients are stunned and will reply that they are OK, and I always advise that even if they don't want to go to the hospital by ambulance, they need to at least see their doctor ASAP.
Hope this helps...
2007-02-03 10:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better safe than sorry
2007-01-31 03:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋