With over 6 million car accidents in the United States each year, thousands of individuals are killed and hundreds of thousands sustain injuries as a result of the impact. Car accidents can occur virtually anywhere, anytime, with any thing and the most common injuries may include scrapes, bruises, lacerations, or fractures as a result of direct contact with your vehicle or the ground during the accident. However, often times, victims may experience more severe or multiple injuries.
In instances of a rear-ended collision or a frontal collision, victims most often complain of neck and lower back pains and/or injuries. One such example is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when a victim’s head is violently hurled forward and then backward within a very short amount of time. Whiplash injury can cause serious strain and injury to joints, muscles, discs and nerves in the neck which can also incur neck injuries following the accident. The most harmful case of whiplash occurs when a driver or passenger’s head is turned to the side during the impact.
Whiplash car accident injuries, though common, are sometimes extremely serious and should be treated right away. Aggravated symptoms may include muscle spasms in the neck and upper back. Moreover, back injuries may result in herniated discs or more severe physical damages that could permanently handicap an innocent individual. Having a well-prepared car accident lawyer as you recover from the accident can be crucial in ensuring the collection of appropriate information that can facilitate in a fast and successful physical and monetary recovery.
Furthermore, some victims may experience traumatic brain injuries such as concussions and other psychological injuries such as post traumatic stress disorder. The laws of California allow victims of brain injuries to sue a negligent party for damages caused by such negligence that may have resulted in their brain injuries to help recover compensation that may include:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability
- Other accident related expenses
Unfortunately, in rarer instances, innocent victims can be killed by the impact of the accident as caused by negligent behavior by the other driver or party.
Therefore, regardless of the initial severity that may seem to be associated with the collision, it is always best to consult with a car accident attorney in regards to the incident. This way, there can be a comprehensive review of the accident so that you may receive the full and rightful compensation for damages done to the vehicle or yourself.
We understand that being in a car accident is stressful and we want to relieve all your stress related to the legalities so you can focus on your health care. If you would like to consult a an attorney regarding your case please contact a professional car accident lawyer from the Offices of Ledger & Associates for more information. Please give us a call at 1-800-300-0001 or visit the website at www.ledgerlaw.com.
