At Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP, our personal injury attorneys represent clients that have been injured in all types of car accidents. There is a common misconception that if an accident happened at low speeds or if the damage wasn’t catastrophic, the injuries will either be non-existent or minor.
This is not always the case, however; especially in rear-end collisions. Throughout our cases, we have observed that certain types of injuries tend to be more common in rear-end crashes.
Perhaps one of the most common neck injuries is whiplash. When a vehicle is hit from the rear, the neck can be violently jerked back and forth as the vehicle absorbs the impact. This sudden motion often results in the injury known as whiplash, which is essentially a neck sprain. It can lead to incredible amounts of neck, shoulder, and upper back pain in addition to headaches.
Each year, more than $29 billion is spent on neck injuries as a result of rear-end crashes. That is a significant amount of money for an injury that many people consider to be minor in nature. In other words, if you have been told by an insurance company that your claim isn’t worth much, you should speak with an attorney.
While neck injuries are certainly the most common type of injury after a rear-end collision, it is also possible to suffer from additional injuries—especially if you are hit by a vehicle driving at high speed. Common rear-end collision injuries include all of the following:
Traumatic Brain Injuries – The same jerking motion that causes whiplash can also cause the brain to slam into the inside of the skull. This is a common cause of concussions.
Lacerations, Bruising, and Swelling – These can all be caused by the body coming into contact with another object or even from the force of the seat belt and airbags.
Broken Bones and Fractures – Common to all car accident types, broken bones can cause you a great deal of pain and interfere with your ability to earn an income.
Internal Bleeding and Organ Damage – Seat belts, airbags, and other objects inside the vehicle could all cause internal injuries if the force of the impact is great enough.
One type of injury that is rarely discussed is the psychological impact. After being in any type of car accident, it is possible to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A traumatic event such as this can leave a person paralyzed with fear when trying to undertake normal daily activities. Things like driving a car, or simply running to the grocery store can suddenly cause terrible anxiety.
In these cases, accident victims need to receive help and support through both therapy and potentially even medication. These are necessary steps in order to regain control of their fears and their ability to get behind the wheel.
It is also common for accident victims to develop other emotional disorders such as anxiety or depression.
After being injured in a rear-end collision, you’ll need sound legal advice and representation to ensure that you get fully compensated for your injuries. At Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP, our car crash attorneys have extensive experience dealing with this type of accident and the associated injuries.
Don’t be a victim twice. Let us deal with the insurance companies and opposing attorneys on your behalf. Call us at 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or reach us online.
