Is it Better to Take Advil or Tylenol after a Car Accident?

Car accidents occur at a disturbingly high rate throughout California, especially in and around major cities like Los Angeles. And there’s no denying the high potential for injuries from these incidents, especially head-on collisions and vehicle rollovers. No matter what type of injury you sustain, there is one symptom that’s common to all accident victims: pain.

Pain from a car accident may be concentrated in one section of your body or spread out through many areas. It may be a direct result of the harm you’ve suffered to your body, but medical treatments like surgery and physical therapy can also cause pain for many days and weeks.

Fortunately, there are many different medications that can help you during this time, including over the counter pain relievers. Primarily, you have the choice of using Advil or Tylenol to deal with ongoing pain after an accident. But these medicines have different formulas, and as a result, you may be wondering which one is better to take after a car accident.

Key Differences between Advil and Tylenol

Though both of these medications treat pain, it’s important to understand how they differ from each other. So, let’s start with Advil, which is a type of NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). There are over 20 different NSAIDs, including Aleve, which is a longer lasting form of Advil. Both of these are effective for chronic pain that’s accompanied by inflammation and swelling.

Tylenol, however, is an acetaminophen, which is a mild pain reliever and fever reducer. Due to its milder formulation, Tylenol can be administered to children as well as adults for a wide variety of medical conditions. Unlike NSAIDs, you can also take acetaminophen right up until a surgical procedure.

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Which is Better after a Car Accident – Tylenol or Advil?

Both pain relievers have their uses after a car accident, so it’s really a matter of identifying the type of pain you want to treat. As we’ve mentioned, Advil is ideal for pain that comes from swelling and inflammation, which you would experience from injuries like fractures, torn ligaments, and whiplash. Advil can also help with long-term or chronic pain after surgery, which can last several months or longer.

However, Tylenol can be helpful in cases of mild pain or fever as a result of your injuries from an auto accident. Plus, you can take Tylenol right up until the surgery date, so that you’re not completely without pain relief in the days leading up to the procedure.

You also have to consider the side effects that are associated with each of these formulas. For example, Advil has been known to cause stomach aches, elevated blood pressure, ulcers, and liver / kidney damage in some patients. However, there are many different types of NSAIDs, so if one of them doesn’t work for you, there are numerous other options. Tylenol also has side effects, including possible liver damage in patients with alcoholism, low body weight, and malnutrition.

It’s important to note that these conditions are mostly associated with long-term use at high doses. That’s why you should always discuss the medications you are taking with your doctor. Depending on your medical history, your physician may advise that you choose Advil over Tylenol, or vice-versa.

In addition to seeing a doctor, make sure to speak to a lawyer with experience in car accident injury cases. If your accident was caused by negligent conduct, we can help you obtain compensation from an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. Contact our office to schedule a free consultation if you’ve been injured in a car accident.

Common Car Accident Injuries in California

Determining the exact source of your pain is an important factor in deciding whether to take Advil or Tylenol after a car accident. Again, please rely on your doctor’s advice, especially in diagnosing the injuries and symptoms you are experiencing. Injuries from a car collision include, but are not limited to:

• Deep cuts and scratches

• Soft tissue injuries (tearing of muscles and ligaments)

• Broken bones

• Concussion and other traumatic brain injuries

• Whiplash

• Spinal cord damage

• Back injuries, such as herniated disc

• Sprained ankle or wrist

• Fractured or dislocated shoulder

• Knee injuries, including patellar fracture

• Burn injuries

• Paralysis from nerve damage

Your Right to Sue for a Car Accident

Most car accidents are caused by driver negligence, due to intoxication, fatigue, or reckless acts (speeding, racing, etc.). However, car crashes can also be attributed to unsafe road conditions or problems with the vehicle. If you were injured on the highway, for example, it may be Caltrans that’s responsible for your accident. Or, if there was a significant defect with your vehicle, you may have the right to file a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer.

No matter who is liable for the injuries you’ve suffered, legal representation is the best way to obtain the compensation you deserve. Claimants that represent themselves generally end up with denied claims or low payments. Victims can also run into problems if they are suing a public entity, like Caltrans, which is very different from suing a private individual or company.

The car accident lawyers of Normandie are here to advise you of your rights and legal options. For a free case evaluation with our legal experts, give us a call at your earliest convenience.

What is the Average Value of an Auto Accident Lawsuit?

The compensation you are due from a car accident injury claim can be substantial, due to the resulting physical and emotional trauma. Certainly, there are accidents where the victim is lucky enough to have minor injuries, and settlements for these cases may be as low as $15,000. But most of our clients receive anywhere from $125,000 to $3,000,000 and above. This is based on the total sum of monetary damages, such as lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and damage to their vehicle. If you’re interested in learning the potential value of your car accident case, please take some time to speak with one of our attorneys.

How Long will it Take to Receive my Settlement?

Settlement timelines for a motor vehicle injury claim vary considerably from case to case. It’s possible that it can take anywhere from a few weeks to over two years to receive payment from a car accident lawsuit. On average, we would say that at least 6 months is required to obtain a favorable payment amount. This is due to many reasons, including how long it takes the insurance company to respond to us, and how many offers and counteroffers need to be exchanged. We can provide you with a detailed explanation of the process to reach a settlement during a free consultation.

What is the Deadline to Sue for Injuries from a Car Accident?

Car accident injury victims have two years in California to file a lawsuit against the negligent driver and any other responsible parties. The only exception applies to compensation claims against the government – for example, you were hit by a police car or fire truck. To sue a government entity, you must file a claim with the appropriate agency within 6 months. Based on their response (or lack of one) within 45 days from receiving your claim, you will have 6 months or 2 years to file a personal injury lawsuit.

The courts are very strict about the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits, so you will most likely lose the right to any monetary damages if you don’t file your claim on time. To get started on a motor vehicle accident case, call our office as soon as possible.

Legal Advice from a California Car Accident Attorney

Normandie Law Firm has a ready and willing team of accident injury lawyers, who are ready to fight for you and the settlement you deserve by law. We have decades of experience in the representation of car accident injury victims, so you can count on us to bring about a satisfactory resolution to your case.

We work on contingency and only receive payment upon the successful completion of your claim. In short, we only get paid if you get paid, and that’s our promise to you under the Zero Fee Guarantee. To explore your legal options with a California car accident lawsuit lawyer, please reach out to us for a free case review.

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