Switch to ADA Accessible Theme Close Menu
Florida Personal Injury Lawyers
$3,830,000

Catastrophic motorcycle accident resulted in a jury verdict.

$1,748,000

Auto accident, multi-car crash

$1,035,000

Auto accident involving defective airbag

$600,000

Death resulting from hospital turning away patient

$550,000

Auto accident involving tractor trailer

$345,000

Auto accident involving a work vehicle

$340,000

Slip and fall at a hotel bathroom

$115,000

Auto accident involving pedestrian. $115,000 in litigation instead of $15k presuit offer

Call: 844-200-0000
Free Initial Consultation
Do you opt in to being contacted via SMS texting or phone call?
 
protected by reCAPTCHA Privacy - Terms

Headaches After A Car Accident

Headache

It is not uncommon to suffer headaches after a car accident. Often, headaches after an auto accident resolve themselves within a short time. However, some headaches after a car accident indicate a severe injury.

It is crucial that you see a medical professional if you are experiencing headaches after an auto accident. A medical professional can help you understand the cause of your headaches and get better. Besides seeing a doctor if you are experiencing headaches after a car accident, you should consider talking to a car accident attorney and exploring your legal options. If another party’s negligence is to blame for your injury, you may be eligible to recover compensation.

If you’ve been in a car accident and are experiencing headaches, read on to learn more.

Headaches Caused by Car Accidents

It would help if you did not ignore those headaches you are experiencing after your Florida car accident. Headaches after a car accident can indicate a variety of different injuries, all of which need to be taken seriously. Below are some of the types of headaches caused by car accidents and what they could mean;

Post-traumatic Headaches                                             

These can take up to a week after a car accident to develop. Usually, these headaches are caused by trauma to the head and neck and feel like migraines.

Post-traumatic headaches can cause other symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, and pulsating pain.

If you suffer from these headaches, it is crucial that you do not wait to see a doctor. Post-traumatic headaches after a car accident could be an indication of brain damage.

Concussion Headaches

A violent blow to the head or neck during a car accident can cause the brain to strike the skull walls, resulting in bruising and damage to sensitive brain cells. After a direct blow to the brain, headaches are quite common. Also known as post-concussion syndrome, a concussion can cause chemical changes in a car accident victim’s brain. These changes can then result in headaches, confusion, ringing in the ears, dizziness, and nausea. Additionally, sometimes, headaches related to concussion are accompanied by slurred speech, memory loss, anxiety, and sleep problems.

Spasm Headaches

These are also known as muscle-contraction or muscle strain headaches. They occur when neck muscles, the upper back, or the head are strained or injured. Usually, when muscle fibers or any other soft tissues are stretched and torn during a car accident, pain in the injured area is quite common.

Besides pain, muscle strain can result in swelling, a limited range of motion, and tenderness in the affected area.

Fracture Headaches

Headaches after a car accident could indicate a fracture of the neck or skull. Generally, when you’ve suffered a fracture of the skull or neck, the pain will be in the back of the head or close to the injury site. Unfortunately, a skull fracture can result in blood clots in and around the brain, which can be life-threatening if left untreated.

Whiplash Headaches

After suffering whiplash in a car accident, headaches are quite common. Whiplash headaches often involve shoulder and neck pain, fatigue, and neck stiffness.

To identify whiplash, watch out for other symptoms such as dizziness, visual disturbances, and a limited range of motion.

Legal Help Is Available

Our Fort Myers personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm can help you with your Florida injury case. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your case.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Orlando, Tampa, Ocala, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Bradenton, West Palm Beach, and Daytona Beach areas.

Read What Others Have To Say About Us

  • “I can’t express how much I appreciate this law firm. I had the honor to deal with attorney Daniel. He kept me updated on my case. I couldn’t ask for a better law firm. Daniel fought for me til the end and got me what I deserved. Thanks Daniel and your team for always being there to answer any of my questions. If I ever need a law firm again...”

    Terry Mcphillips
  • “Speedy & superb handling of clients & cases, kind & caring. Highly recommended professionals. They made everything very easy for us, were outgoing & polite. I would call them again if ever in need, rather than call the larger firms that need to advertise & brag about winnings…Pendas was a pleasant & more personal approach instead of...”

    Joseph Kestell
  • “Wow I called Pendas Law Firm the other day at their main intake line it was around 11 o’clock at night and I’ve got this wonderful representative his name was Jeffrey Alvarez. This guy was very professional and his compassion was out of this world I don’t know what I would do if I could not have got a hold of him...”

    Luis Sanchez
  • “Thank you for helping us in our time of need. This firm handled my father’s workers comp case, and helped us with every question we had, and we had a plenty. Thankful for the entire legal team!”

    Enilno Resu
  • “I just concluded a case with attorney Michael Sanchez and paralegal Camilo Lopez. I can only say they are exceptional. The customer service is unique, they have been battling alongside me since day 1. They are not only courteous and professional, but they also are amazing at their job. Thanks to them I got a great deal. I am glad I decided to use their services...”

    Israel Garcia
  • “Their attorneys are absolutely someone you want handling your car accident claim. They communicated with us promptly and thoroughly. I was very happy with our recovery. Already recommended them to others in the same circumstances, their staff speaks Spanish and you feel like in family.”

    Ian Brito
  • “Very Professional law firm. They explained to you every detail what to do according to the laws (worker’s compensation). Mr. Danilo Cruz is the best Lawyer and his team. They are very kind, friendly, responsible, I love this firm. They fight for their clients. AwesomeTeam!”

    Lau Rod