[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Your temporomandibular joints, or TMJ, connect your jawbone to your skull. They sit just in front of and below each of your ears. They are essential to your ability to eat, speak, and make facial expressions. When someone says they have TMJ pain, they are referring to pain in these joints. The official medical term is temporomandibular disorder (TMD).","@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"If you\u2019re already suffering from a TMJ disorder and you\u2019re involved in a car accident, the crash may very well aggravate the TMJ disorder. The force from a car crash can cause the joints to become further inflamed.","@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"A rear-end car accident can cause whiplash and lead to a dislocated jaw and intense pain.  Striking the jaw on the vehicle\u2019s interior can lead to a TMJ disorder. Many people clench their jaws as they\u2019re bracing for an accident, which puts pressure on the TMJ even before the moment of impact, making an injury more likely.","@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"The recovery time from a TMJ injury depends on the severity of the injury. If the injury is minor, it may go away after just a few weeks. However, a more serious injury may require extensive treatment, prolonging the recovery process.","@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question4","text":"If your jaw or the area around your ears hurts after a car accident, that may be a sign that you\u2019ve suffered a TMJ injury. If you suspect you have a TMJ injury, check for other symptoms besides pain in the jaw.","@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question5","text":"You have two years to file your personal injury lawsuit in Indiana. This is known as the statute of limitations. It is very important to file your lawsuit within that two-year time frame. Should you not file your lawsuit before the end of those two years, you will essentially be forfeiting your chance to have your claim heard in court. So, do not delay.","@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is TMJ?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Answer1"},"name":"Can a Car Accident Make TMJ Worse?","@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can a Car Accident Cause Jaw Pain?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Long Does It Take for TMJ to Go Away?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Question3"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Should I Do If I Have Injured My Jaw in a Car Accident?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Answer4"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Question4"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is The Time Limit for Filing an Injury Lawsuit in Indiana?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Answer5"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#Question5"}],"name":"Can a Car Crash Cause TMJ?","@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Can a Car Crash Cause TMJ?","item":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/can-a-car-crash-cause-tmj\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]