After a crash, get emergency help for an emergency and follow the directions of qualified health professionals. This page does not diagnose injuries or recommend a particular treatment.

Symptoms may need prompt attention

The CDC’s traumatic brain injury signs-and-symptoms information identifies warning signs that call for emergency care and explains that symptoms can vary. A health professional can assess the particular symptoms, medical history, and follow-up needs; an online checklist cannot do that work.

Ask focused follow-up questions

  • What symptoms or changes should be reported promptly
  • What activity, medication, testing, referral, or follow-up instructions apply to the individual
  • Which records, work notes, prescriptions, bills, or visit summaries should be retained
  • How to contact the provider if symptoms change or a new concern arises

The related guide to mental-health symptoms after a car crash explains why professional evaluation and contemporaneous records matter. A Charlotte car-accident claim is separate from medical care and depends on the complete facts and applicable law.

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