What Are the Most Common Injuries after a Car Accident?
If you were involved in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, there is virtually no limit to the kind of injuries you may have suffered, but some are more common than others. Car crashes are exceptionally dangerous, and if another driver leaves you injured in such an accident, you shouldn’t wait to consult with an experienced Reading car accident attorney.
Car Accident Basics
Car accidents are generally caused by driver negligence, which can take all the following forms:
- Distraction
- Impairment
- Exhaustion
- Excess speed
- Aggression
- Failure to obey the rules of the road
If you were injured by another driver’s negligence, you could seek compensation for your full range of legal damages – including property damage to your car, medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering – in a car accident claim.
Your Injuries
While every car accident claim is unique to the specific circumstances involved, and while you can suffer virtually any kind of injury as a result, there are certain kinds of injuries that are most closely associated.
Broken Bones
The impact of a car accident can easily cause broken bones, and these injuries are painful, slow to heal, and often come with complications. A broken bone that fails to heal properly can lead to chronic pain and a limited range of motion in the affected area.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft tissue injuries like whiplash are very closely associated with car accidents, and they are uniquely challenging injuries. For example, the associated pain can flare up and subside with little rhyme or reason, and establishing effective treatment can be especially difficult.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are not only life-threatening but are also closely associated with severe emotional consequences that relate to an altered sense of self. In fact, it’s difficult to overstate the challenges that victims of TBIs experience, and car accidents are a primary cause of these very serious injuries. Can we hyperlink to one of our prior TBI posts here
Burns
Car accidents can generate immense heat, which can cause serious burns. Burns are among the most painful injuries. In addition, they are slow to heal, are prone to dangerous infections, tend to require ongoing care, and can be permanently disfiguring when on or near the face.
Spinal Cord Injuries
The spinal cord is especially vulnerable to the impact of car accidents. Even a relatively minor car accident can lead to long-lasting back pain that is difficult to overcome, and a very serious car accident can cause permanent paralysis.
It’s Time to Consult with an Experienced Reading PA Car Accident Lawyer
If another driver’s negligence leaves you injured in a car accident, the practiced Reading car accident attorneys at Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C., are standing by to help. We have a wealth of experience successfully guiding claims like yours toward optimal outcomes, and we’re here for you, too. You can discuss your case with us at no cost. For more information about what we can do to help, please don’t wait to contact us online or call 484-869-2113.