Traumatic Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can vary in severity; some can be from a minor concussion to significant trauma. This trauma is due to the crash impact; in most cases of traumatic brain injuries, the victim’s head slams into the car’s frame, steering wheel, or even dashboard. A traumatic brain injury can also have lifelong damages, such as permanent brain damage.

Whiplash

The impact from a vehicle collision will jolt your body from side to side (usually front to back). This sudden impact and movement can damage the muscles and nerves in the neck area. Whiplash is usually a minor injury that leaves victims with neck aches; however, sometimes, it can severely impact your spinal cord.

Fractured/Broken Bones

In most cases, drivers involved in a car accident tense their bodies to brace for impact. When victims do this, they increase the risk of injury, such as broken bones. For example, if you lock up your legs, the impact on your legs will be much more significant since there can be no flex to cushion it. The vehicle’s frame can also collapse and crush your limbs.  

This type of injury can lead to life-altering problems, especially if the fracture doesn’t heal properly. 

Back Injuries

Back injuries can be pretty serious. They can cause some delayed issues that will arise with the natural breakdown of your body as you age. A back injury can severely impact your ability to walk or do some of your favorite hobbies, especially if left untreated.

After suffering a back injury, you may require specialized medical equipment and ongoing care. With future therapy and medical bills looming over your head, it’s crucial to obtain the most amount of compensation for your damages. 

Utah Personal Injury Lawyers are here to ensure you are adequately compensated so you can focus on recovering from your injury. If you call our offices any day during business hours, you can schedule a free phone consultation. We know how devastated some car accidents can leave people, so we are here to fight for you. Our experienced attorneys will help alleviate the burden of injury after a vehicle accident in Utah.

Most Common Injuries

Through recent years, road fatalities have been declining in Utah, an injury from a car accident could still be catastrophic. We see a wide range of injuries from minor soft tissue injuries to the spinal cord and brain trauma injuries that leave victims paralyzed. The following are among the most common car accident injuries:

Whiplash

You may experience this if your head undergoes a rapid back-and-forth impact in an accident. Whiplash is extremely common in rear-end accidents. Keep in mind that it could take a couple of days before you start noticing pain and stiffness in your neck after the accident.   

Back Injuries

A back injury can range from a sore back to herniated discs or even spinal cord injuries. Even a minor injury can leave you with residual pain. If a herniated disc starts pressing on a nerve, you may experience some decrease in your quality of life. You may experience numbness, a reduction in the range of motion, problems walking, or bladder control problems. 

Head Injuries

Depending on the severity of the accident, a head injury could range from a mild concussion to a traumatic brain injury. Some of these injuries are hard to diagnose and can easily fly under the radar. If you suffer any blunt trauma to the head, you should seek medical attention straight away, no matter how mild. 

Bone Fractures

The force of a collision could easily result in fractured or broken bones. 

The most common involve fractured bones in the arms, hands, legs, and ribs. If unsure, the symptoms of a broken bone include redness, swelling, bruising, loss of function, deformity, and in most cases, severe pain. 

Emotional Trauma

Car accident injuries are not just limited to physical injuries. Some people develop psychological problems after a car accident, especially if another person in the vehicle died or was left seriously injured. It’s not uncommon for catastrophic accidents to leave survivors with anxiety, depression, or even a phobia of driving. 

Did You Get Injured in a Car Accident?

If you have been injured in a car accident, you may experience some shock immediately after. The rush of adrenaline and panic may leave you unaware of the extent of the injuries you may have. 

Your number one priority is to get all the medical help you may need. Afterward, you should consult an experienced car accident attorney to help you obtain the compensation you deserve so you can relax and focus on recovering.