{"id":19838,"date":"2022-11-08T06:10:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T11:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=19838"},"modified":"2024-01-17T14:55:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T19:55:10","slug":"what-injuries-can-you-get-from-a-car-crash","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/faqs\/what-injuries-can-you-get-from-a-car-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"What Injuries Can You Get from a Car Crash?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car accidents can come with a host of injuries, depending on their severity. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/whiplash\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20378921\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whiplash<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a common injury sustained in a car crash, but car accident victims can sustain many other types of injuries. Some injuries you can get from a car crash include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken bones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinal cord injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For minor accidents, you may not know that you\u2019re injured until you see a doctor. Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/blog\/invisible-injuries-what-you-dont-see-might-kill\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">invisible injuries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be killers, especially when they show no initial symptoms. Always see a medical professional after any type of car accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every accident is unique. The injuries you get from a car crash will ultimately depend on how your car crash occurred. If you suffer injuries in a car accident, you might be able to seek compensation to recover your injury-related losses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Car Accident Injuries Are Costly<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vitalsigns\/crash-injuries\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> notes that injuries from motor vehicle collisions in a single year accounted for $18 billion in costs in 2012. A car accident victim may find that their specific injuries resulted in significant personal costs of varying types.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of your accident, you might be burdened with costs for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosing your injuries, which may include X-rays and other imaging services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating your injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitating your injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairing or replacing your vehicle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing personal items that were damaged in the accident<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for psychological, accident-related trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being unable to work and losing income as a result<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also experience several non-economic losses, which can be accounted for in an insurance claim or lawsuit. Some non-economic damages you may suffer because of a car crash include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychological trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical injury, which may result in general physical limitation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of your independence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in your personality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in your relationships with others, including your loved ones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scarring and disfigurement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parties responsible for causing your accident may be held accountable for your accident-related damages regardless of whether they are economic or non-economic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Proving Liability for Injuries You Can Get from a Car Accident<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to prove who is at fault for your accident to win compensation for your related injuries. A lawyer can help you by showing that one or more parties were negligent in causing your injuries. In the case of a car accident, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com\/negligence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">negligence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occurs when somebody does not intend to cause harm, but causes harm nonetheless<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is present when somebody acts in a way that is considered either careless or reckless<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is measured against the standard of duty of care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A duty of care generally means that somebody cannot put others at an unreasonable risk of suffering harm. In the context of a car crash, a violation of one\u2019s duty of care may involve:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring a commercial driver who is unfit for the job<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failing to maintain a roadworthy vehicle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tailgating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving in a generally erratic manner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving while drunk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving under the influence of drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running a red light, stop sign, or yield sign<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving in any way that puts others at risk of injury or death<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lawyer may examine your case to determine how you have been the victim of negligence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Seeking Compensation from Responsible Parties<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lawyer will help you pursue any compensation that you are entitled to collect. They may do this by helping you reach an insurance settlement or pursuing compensation through a lawsuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may attempt to secure an insurance settlement through negotiations, but in some cases, both parties might not be able to come to an agreement. You may choose to pursue a lawsuit instead. If you pursue this route, your legal team may:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine who is responsible for causing your accident and injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write and file your lawsuit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect evidence showing that you were the victim of negligence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document the results of negligence, including your injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate the value of your accident-related losses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Represent you in court when necessary\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete a trial<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defend your rights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lawyer can handle the legal aspects of your case so that you do not have to. Having a lawyer may allow you to spend more time receiving treatment, resting, and engaging in other forms of recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Call George Sink Injury Lawyers Today<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be entitled to collect damages for injuries you got from a car crash. A lawyer can fight for your right to compensation, which may include reimbursement for both economic and non-economic damages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call George Sink Injury Lawyers or fill out our online form today for more information about how a lawyer can help you after a car crash. We offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/free-consultation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free case reviews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all prospective clients.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Car accidents can come with a host of injuries, depending on their severity. 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