Imaging Services for Auto Accidents and Personal Injury Cases

Imagine you’re navigating an intersection safely when suddenly, another driver speeds through a red light and collides with your vehicle. The impact leaves you shaken and uncertain about the well-being of yourself and your passengers. While the immediate priority is to ensure everyone’s safety, many auto accident injuries, such as whiplash, back injuries, and closed head injuries caused by the forceful deceleration, may not be immediately visible.

To determine if you are injured, it is crucial to seek a professional medical evaluation. Many injuries from automobile accidents can remain hidden or develop symptoms later. Therefore, it is essential to consult medical experts who can conduct a thorough examination and recommend appropriate diagnostic tests, including X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and CT scans, to accurately diagnose and treat any underlying injuries.

Injured in Vero Beach? We Can Help!

Generally speaking, most doctors are likely to order at least an X-ray to check for any hidden fractures or other damage. X-rays are relatively inexpensive and can convey a lot of information very quickly to your doctor. You can think of X-rays as a good place to start. An X-ray can help rule out things such as broken bones, dislocated joints, bone fragments, and some other internal injuries.

For a more in-depth look however, the doctor is likely to order more advanced imaging procedures, such as a CT (computed tomography), or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) which can detect herniated discs, torn tendons, muscle tears, cartilage damage, organ injuries, and more detailed soft tissue damages that do not show up as well on an X-ray. Your doctor can also advise you about any warning signs and symptoms that you need to be on the lookout for.

Here is a list of symptoms to be aware of and report to your doctor following a car accident:

  • Headache

  • Clouded thinking

  • Nausea

  • Blurry vision

  • Fatigue, or sleeping more or less than usual

  • Dizziness

  • Pain and stiffness

  • Neck and back pain

  • Numbness

  • Swelling and or bruising

  • Abdominal pain or swelling

  • Any other worrisome symptom that causes you concern

When it comes to accidents, it is better to be safe than sorry. And, while it may be true that “accidents happen,” getting checked out afterwards just makes sense. If you are concerned about the after effects of an accident or need exceptional care from one of our board-certified radiologists in the Indian River County area, please call (772)562-3030.