Myths and Truths of Auto Accidents

#1   Myth: You don’t need medical care if you were involved in only a minor car crash.

        Truth: You may feel fine right after the incident, but that’s only the fight-or-flight response of your body. It may take some time until internal injuries, concussions and muscular pains start to show up, so you need proper examination to establish if you are safe from future pain.

#2   Myth: The amount of damage to the vehicle is an indicator of the severity of injuries of the car’s passengers.

        Truth: You may escape from a serious traffic accident with no major injuries, while you can suffer from acute or chronic pain from only a fender-bender. There are so many factors that contribute to unwanted outcomes. Even if the car is not severely damaged, a collision is still a collision, and it comes with consequences.

#3   Myth: Mild car injuries, such as sprains or strains, heal fast, in maximum 1 to 3 months, on their own.

        Truth: The fact is that 80% of patients complain of ongoing pain that interferes with their daily activities, which lingers on a long-term basis, up to 2 years following the auto accident.