Understanding how a car accident works can help determine who was at fault in your auto accident. Many factors can influence what happens in a car accident, and many things can happen as a result. However, much of the time a car accident can be avoided and nine out of ten times the accident was caused by a mistake by one or more of the drivers involved in the accident. Knowing what happens during a car accident may help you determine if you should pursue a case against the person or party that caused your accident in court.
One thing that may happen to your body during an accident is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when a vehicle is traveling at around 40 miles per hour or faster, and it can happen when your head or neck moves very rapidly, causing tearing in the ligaments and discs of the neck. Whiplash can be a very serious injury that can require heat therapy or medication to treat, as well as surgery in severe cases. The symptoms of whiplash include stiffness in the neck, pain while moving the head, headache and dizziness and back or shoulder pain, among others.
Another common problem in car accidents is injury to the chest from slamming against the steering wheel including rib cage injuries or injuries to the breastbone. Also, the knees may slam into the dash and cause injuries as well, as the forward motion carries a lot of impact and can do serious damage tot he knees. The ankles can be injured as well in a car accident, because they are relatively weak, and other inured areas may include the spine, pelvis or hips. In some cases there is damage to the face or skull, which can result in severe, long term injuries.
Also, your car will likely suffer severe damage. Although the accident may cause damage to the body of your car, such as crushing of the front grille, or on a side impact accident severely dented or crushed door frames, this may not be the extent of the damage to your car. You may also have serious engine problems and parts that must be replaced. In some cases after an accident, the insurance company – assuming you can prove liability – may simply issue a check for the value of the car because the damage is too extensive and it would cost more than the replacement cost of the car.
Many things can happen during a car accident, and you may now have serious injuries that might cost you money, repair to your car that may not be covered by insurance or towing fees and storage costs associated with the accident. You may want to collect money for the injuries and damages that you are now facing, and if so, contact motor vehicle accident attorney Emery Ledger. With years of experience with cases regarding personal injury and vehicle accidents, you’ll know that you are getting a professional and experienced attorney.
