Wrist Injuries After a Las Vegas Car Accident

Anticipation on the part of a driver or passenger of an imminent crash can cause either individual to act in a defensive fashion to protect themself. It is instinctive when you fall or if you are slamming on the brakes to avoid hitting another automobile that you would put your arms forward to stabilize and brace yourself from the collision. As a result of this, victims of Las Vegas car accidents can suffer mild to serious wrist injuries. Whether it is a sprain, fracture, or just intense strain, if left untreated a wrist injury can cause permanent, long-term damage.

A Las Vegas automobile accident can result in a wide range of damages to victims including various types of physical bodily harm. If you were injured in a Nevada car accident because another party was acting negligently, then the Aaron Law Group can provide you with the support you require to get the compensation that you need and have a right to. 

How To Tell if Your Wrist Was Injured After a Las Vegas Vehicular Accident

The first thing you will notice if your wrist is injured is the pain. Wrist injuries can be very painful. Other symptoms may include:

• Swelling 
• Tingling
• Numbness
• Limited mobility
• Sensitivity
• Bruising
• Inflammation

Sometimes, a victim of a wrist injury may not even notice that there is damage because they don’t experience any symptoms or only feel minor discomfort. As a result of mild symptoms, a victim may not see a medical provider to have their wrist examined to determine if it was damaged. Potentially, there could be bones in the wrist that are fractured or even ligaments that are torn which require treatment. When wrist injuries are left undiagnosed and without medical care, the damage could worsen, or the wrist may never fully heal and a victim will have to deal with chronic pain along with issues using their hands.

A moderate sprain, for example, can cause a victim to have reduced function in their hand. Severe wrist injuries may require surgery to heal. In addition to sprains, fractures are another potential form of damage and if they aren’t promptly treated they may never heal. A victim that has a broken bone that doesn’t fuse back together can devolve into carpal collapse and arthritis. The best way to avoid these agonizing, persistent and excruciating wrist issues is to see a doctor and get the right treatment.

Not only can a bone fracture lead to other disease progressions, but they also cause issues with blood flow. In the most critical cases, osteoarthritis may follow and the ability of a victim to use their arm may be substantially reduced. The broken bone itself is vulnerable to avascular necrosis, or bone death. There is no upside to avoid seeing a doctor when a possible wrist injury may be present. 

Speak with a Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney Today

Wrist damage, just like any type of physical bodily harm from a Las Vegas vehicular accident must be addressed. Victims who suffered wrist injuries can recoup their medical costs by filing a Nevada personal injury claim and including all of those expenses. The Las Vegas personal injury attorney at the Aaron Law Group is dedicated to helping victims of injury accidents build strong claims that render the most amount of money. To speak with the Las Vegas personal injury attorney at the Aaron Law Group during a free consultation, please call (702) 550-1111.