Common Injuries Resulting From Motor Vehicle Accidents

Injuries resulting from car accidents are often life-altering and life-threatening and can include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, whiplash, bone fractures, paralysis and burn injuries.

Injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents can be very obvious as in the case of broken bones and bleeding from trauma to soft tissue, but so-called "hidden" injuries that are not visible to the common observer, such as whiplash injuries can have just as devastating an impact on a victim as an obvious injury.

Whiplash refers to an injury to the neck that occurs when a vehicle is hit from behind and the occupants head and neck are suddenly jerked forward and then backward from the impact. The symptoms of whiplash include headache, pain, soreness and tenderness, swelling and muscle spasms.
An injury to the spinal cord can have life-long consequences such as chronic pain or paralysis. The physical and emotional costs of motor vehicle accident injuries are immeasurable.

If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident you could be eligible for financial compensation for the damages you have suffered such as medical expenses, loss of income and future earning potential and your pain and suffering and any other expenses you incurred as a result of the accident. -Greg Harrelson (205)912-8251Blankenship Harrelson, LLP

Car Wrecks Involving Soft Tissue Injuries

Have you ever experienced a day of yard work or heavy lifting and realized a few days later that you injured yourself? The same concept relates to car wrecks. Whether it is a low impact collision or a violent collision, your body produces adrenalin as a protective measure to relieve trauma. Often times an individual fails to realize he or she is injured after a car wreck. It is important to seek medical attention immediately following a motor vehicle collision.

The first responders to an automobile accident are typically the police. When they arrive they will ask you if you are in need of an ambulance. It is always better to be on the safe side and have an EMT check you out after a car wreck. Often times neck and back injuries are due to the sprang and strain of muscles, but it can be much more serious. Neck and back pain from an automobile collision can be caused by bulge discs, disc protrusions, or even herniated discs.

Remember, your body does not always recognize right away that it is injured. Car crash injuries can be very complex and tricky. When in doubt you should always seek medical treatment from an emergency room or family physician. Pbk (205)912-8245