If you have been injured by another motorist’s negligence, your accident claim is unique to the circumstances and situation involved. Car accidents, however, are often exceptionally dangerous, and there are several types of serious injuries that tend to be closely associated.
Your Damages
Regardless of the kind of injury you sustain, your personal injury claim will address certain categories of damage that attend these injuries. These include:
Your medical expenses
Your lost earnings on the job
Your physical and emotional pain and suffering
Seeking compensation for your complete damages is essential to your ability to fully heal.
Your Injuries
There are several injury categories that are most commonly associated with car accidents.
Broken Bones
The impact of a car accident leaves occupants of the involved vehicles especially vulnerable to broken bones, which are exceptionally painful injuries that are also slow to heal. if the break is very serious, it will likely require surgery and will be subject to the attendant complications of surgery. A broken bone that heals poorly can result in chronic pain and even in a permanent disability.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are caused when the brain crashes against the skull, which is closely linked to the impact of car accidents. TBIs are serious injuries that can lead to unpredictable emotional and physical health concerns. The victims of TBIs tend to liken the emotional effects to an altered sense of being, which is exceptionally difficult to address and overcome.
Spinal Cord Injuries
An injury to the spinal cord is typically very painful and can seriously limit range of motion, and car accidents are often the cause. A spinal cord injury can occur anywhere on the spinal cord, and if the cord is completely severed, it means permanent paralysis below the site of the injury.
Cuts and Burns
The violent impact of car accidents often causes serious cuts and/or burns, which are both closely associated with dangerous infections and secondary health concerns. When a cut and/or burn is on or near the face, it can also be permanently disfiguring. Burns are among the most painful injuries a car-accident victim can endure, and when they are deep and/or cover a large area of the victim’s body, the recovery period is certain to be complicated and protracted.
Emotional Injuries
The emotional consequences of being injured as a result of someone else’s negligence in a violent car accident should never be discounted. Many victims suffer PTSD-like symptoms, including:
Increased anxiety
Symptoms of depression
Mood swings
An abrupt change in personality
Emotional lability
You Need an Experienced Killeen Car Accident Attorney on Your Side
Brett Pritchard at the Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard in Killeen, Texas, has earned an admirable reputation as a dedicated car accident attorney who goes the extra mile in defense of his clients’ rights and rightful compensation. We are here for you, too, so please do not hesitate to contact us online or call us at (254) 781-4222 for more information today.