Car Accident Injuries
Any car accident, even if it appears minor at first, can have a major impact on your health and lifestyle. A major auto accident may change your life in an instant. Not only will your vehicle require significant, and costly, repairs but you yourself may require medical care or even surgery. In fact, many major auto accidents result in life-changing injuries and long recovery times.
If you were a victim of a car accident as a result of someone else’s negligence, then you are due fair compensation. However, all too often insurance companies seek to delay settlements or offer minimal amounts that barely cover your medical costs. This is why you need experienced car accident attorneys on your side.
Who Could Be Responsible For A Car Accident?
Most insurance companies will provide what is called “liability insurance”. This means that each driver is covered for a set dollar amount in case they are found to be responsible for a car accident in which another party is injured and/or requires vehicle repairs.
However, because liability insurance only covers so much, and you may require a higher settlement for your medical expenses, further litigation may be required. In addition, insurance companies all too often try to pay out as little as possible in order to quickly settle a claim. At first the amount may seem adequate, but it may not cover future medical expenses and complications due injuries suffered in the accident.
For example, the amount offered by the insurance company may not cover lost wages, pain and suffering or other lifestyle impacts caused by the car accident. This is why it’s always important to have a qualified car accident attorney on your side.
Common Injuries Caused By Car Accidents
Car accidents, even minor ones, can cause injuries that may have long lasting effects on your lifestyle. In fact, some injuries may not be apparent right away such as neck or back injuries. If not taken care of by medical professionals right away, you could be left with lifelong neck or back pain.
The following are the most common injuries sustained during car accidents:
- Broken bones such as arms, legs, ribs and knees.
- Head injuries such as concussions.
- Neck injuries, whiplash being the most common.
- Back injuries, herniated discs.
- Cuts, contusions and bruises.
- Internal organ damage.
- Burns, in the case of a fire starting in the vehicle.
- Fatal injuries.
Any one of these injuries may result in surgery, medical care, lost wages, stress, family issues and loss of lifestyle. This is why no matter how minor the injury may seem at first, it’s always recommended to have an attorney who is trained in supporting clients involved in car accidents. It’s also in your best interest to have an attorney on your side who knows how to deal with difficult insurance companies.
Let A Personal Injury Attorney Do The Work For You
Insurance companies have their own legal teams whose job it is to negotiate a settlement that is as favorable to the company as possible. They often seek to deliver an upfront settlement that may at first seem generous, but in the end may barely cover medical costs, let alone the lost wages and suffering you have endured due to a car accident.
Your personal injury attorney will be able to research the entire events of the car accident and assemble the facts. They will prepare a settlement amount that is both fair and equitable to you and your family for the suffering you have endured. Your attorney will then deliver the settlement letter to the insurance company. If the insurance company refuses or tries to play hardball, your attorney can litigate for you on your behalf.
Having a skilled personal injury attorney who knows how to deal with difficult insurance companies will ensure that your interests are represented to the fullest extent. If you were injured in a car accident, then you have enough to worry about just with the recovery process.
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