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Rear-End Collision Injuries
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of accident in the United States. Unfortunately, rear-end crashes may also cause some of the most serious injuries. Even collisions that occur at low speeds can result in devastating consequences. Often, the driver of the vehicle that crashes from behind is at fault for the crash. If you suffer severe injuries due to a rear-end crash that is not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Speak to an experienced attorney to help you seek money for your damages.
Common Injuries Caused by Rear-End Accidents
Some of the injuries that occur in rear-end crashes are unique and can be extremely serious. The most common injuries caused by rear-end accidents include:
Whiplash
Whiplash is a type of neck strain that is caused by the sudden jerking of your head back and forth. This action often occurs when a vehicle is hit from behind. Although the driver is strapped into their seat, the force of the impact strongly pushes the head forward and backward, causing damage to the neck. Whiplash injuries are often painful and take a long time to heal.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury, TBI, can occur due to a sudden, strong impact. An external force causes the brain to impact the skull. This impact can result in injuries that could be minor, such as a concussion, or major, such as TBI. TBI is a devastating long-term disability. In some cases, the result is permanent brain damage requiring continued lifetime care and assistance.
Back and Spinal Cord Injuries
The spine is a delicate part of the body, and it provides stability and control of the entire system. Spinal cord injuries are common in rear-end crashes. A driver’s back may take the brunt of a strong impact when the vehicle is hit from behind. Spinal cord injuries can cause paralysis and could require long-term treatment and rehabilitation. In some cases, spinal cord injuries cause permanent disabilities.
In addition to these injuries, you may also experience broken bones, contusions, and internal injuries as a result of any type of motor vehicle accident.
What to Do After a Rear-End Collision
Rear-end collisions may cause injuries that are not immediately apparent, even though they are quite serious. It is critical to get checked out at a hospital or doctor’s office as soon as possible after the accident. There may be various indications of severe injuries, including such things as a headache, bruises, tender soft tissues, stiff neck or back, dizziness, and numbness or tingling of extremities, among others. It is notable that some injuries may not present symptoms until later, so you must seek medical care immediately, especially if you lost consciousness during the event.
If you were hurt in a rear-end crash that wasn’t your fault, you may be owed money for your injuries. The negligent driver may owe you for damages, including such things as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. To learn more, call us today at Arnold & Smith, PLLC, at (704) 370-2828 to request a free initial consultation with our skilled legal team.
The skilled personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are dedicated to maximizing the financial recovery and obtaining justice for every personal injury client injured by another party’s negligence. The issues our personal injury clients may be facing include, but are not limited to, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death, product liability, catastrophic injuries, dog bite claims, car and truck accident injuries, motorcycle injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), nursing home negligence, spinal cord injury, boating accidents, and defective medical device injury. Our personal injury attorneys understand the devastating impact such an injury can have on a person’s life, and that the effects so often go beyond physical pain and suffering. The personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are dedicated to helping clients determine the strength of their claims, and to aggressively pursuing the means necessary to achieve the best possible end result for each client’s particular situation.
Source:
https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/pain-management-whiplash
https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi
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