Common Injuries Resulting From Car Accidents
Injuries resulting from car accidents can range from cuts and bruises to death. Some injuries you will notice immediately, some could take hours or days to cause problems. The severity of the accident, where you were located in the vehicle, and many other factors have an effect on the resulting injuries. Medical bills after a car accident can pile up quickly. If you have injuries that resulted from a car accident, you need an experienced accident and injury lawyer to guide you through filing your claim. Here are seven common injuries resulting from car accidents.
1. Neck Injuries After a Car Accident
Neck injuries range from stiffness to whiplash. According to WebMD, the danger of whiplash is that it can take 24 to 48 hours before any display of symptoms.
2. Spinal Cord/ Back Injuries
Car accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries in children.
3. Burns
Second and third-degree burns can result from a car accident. Burns can be caused by electrical fires, fuel fires, or chemical fires.
4. Internal Injuries
Injuries such as liver lacerations or kidney damage are common injuries that result from car accidents. These types of injuries cause internal bleeding which may not be noticeable immediately.
5. Broken/Fractured Bones
Bones can be broken in any part of the body in a car accident. Commonly broken bones include skull or facial bones, arms, wrists, and legs. These defensive injuries are due to a person’s tensing reflex in a collision.
6. Traumatic Brain Injuries
A violent blow to the head can cause bruising or tearing of the brain. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the severity can range from a mild concussion to a coma or death.
7. Disfigurement
Facial injuries and scars can be permanently disfiguring. These injuries are considered permanent injuries and can increase settlement amounts.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident in the West Palm Beach area, you need the guidance of a legal professional to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. The Casas Law team has the experience and knowledge to get results Contact us today and fill out a free case consultation form.
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