Just as the circumstances and results of a car crash can vary from collision to collision, so can the nature and intensity of injuries experienced by those injured in a collision. A number of injuries plague auto accident victims, but certain ailments are more common than others. Soft-tissue injuries, for example, are among some of the most typical auto accident injuries to affect victims in the aftermath of a collision. [...]
Some accidents are relatively minor, with only physical injuries. Others can be emotionally or mentally devastating. Either way, victims may be owed compensation. However, it can often be difficult to prove injuries that are not physical. As such, it can be difficult to receive compensation for unseen injuries, such as posttraumatic stress disorder or anxiety. Thankfully, victims do still have options. The following information explains, and it provides details on [...]
Most people assume that severe injuries only occur in catastrophic accidents, but even minor accidents can be fatal or debilitating. In fact, victims often overlook potentially serious injuries when they are in minor accidents, and that can place them at higher risk for long-term complications. Learn more about the most commonly overlooked car accident injuries, including the potential consequences of not seeking treatment, and how to find assistance with your [...]
While many car crash injuries are minor, some may be significant and life-threatening. Thankfully, proper identification of these serious injuries can improve the overall outcome for victims. Learn more about how to distinguish the difference between minor and severe injuries after a crash, and what your right to compensation may be. Injuries to the Head and Neck Some of the most common but serious injuries sustained in car accidents pertain to [...]
There are many ways and places that drivers can get into an accident, but intersections tend to be one of the most common. In fact, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that 733, 000 injury crashes and 7, 196 fatalities occurred at intersections in 2008 (the most current year for which data is available). The U.S. Department of Transportation also estimated that around 43 percent of [...]
