5 Most Common Injuries After a Car Accident

 

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Whether big or small, accidents will always cause damage. Although seat belts and airbags are instrumental in saving many lives, injuries still occur.  Here are five of the most common injuries after an accident.

 

Neck Injuries are one of the most common vehicle injuries. The incredible pressure on the ligaments of the neck causes strains and sprains. Then there’s whiplash which happens when a collision causes the head to suddenly shake forward or toward the side.

 

Knee Injuries are very common after a car accident do to a direct impact from a head on crash, rear end collision or a roll-over accident. You may have these symptoms redness, swelling, tenderness, tingling, locking, grinding, weakness and instability. This can be the result of a fracture, a torn ACL, MCL, PCL, a Knee Sprain/ Strain, or a Dislocated Knee.

 

Broken Bones (Fracture) occur when the physical force applied on the bone is stronger than the bone itself.  There are two kinds Simple Fracture which is when the bone breaks but there is no open wound in the skin and Compound Fracture breaks through the skin.

 

Back Injuries can cause pain and limit your movement because the spinal cord runs the full length of the back; any injury in the back is serious. Symptoms are pain up or down your legs, weakening of your muscles, numbness in your extremities, and general steady back pain.

 

Concussions occur when the brain is shaken severely inside the skull. Can cause bruising if it’s just mild, if it’s more serious you can have these symptoms vomiting, nausea, headaches, and disorientation.

 

Don’t let your injury take a toll on you, pay attention to the pain.  These injuries can worsen if not treated promptly.  The Accident Guys are here to provide you legal guidance. Call for a free consultation at 877-888-GUYS.

-The Accident Guys

The Facts You Need to Know About Wrongful Death

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What is Wrongful Death?

One of the most controversial and well known wrongful death lawsuit is the one of OJ Simpson in which the court was not able to find him guilty. Wrongful death is a unique lawsuit where someone lost their life due to another person’s negligence or an intentional harmful act. There are various types of situations in which you can claim a wrongful death lawsuit.

When can I file wrongful death?

Was someone you know intentionally killed? If the answer is yes, then you may be eligible to file for wrongful death.

Did someone you know die as a result of medical malpractice? Did the doctor fail to diagnose a life-threatening condition? Did the doctor commit negligence when treating the patient? If the answer is yes, then you may be eligible to file for wrongful death.

Did someone you know die in a car accident involving negligence? If the answer is yes, then you may be eligible to file for wrongful death.

Did someone you know die because of negligence at work? If the answer is yes, then you may be eligible to file for wrongful death.

These are the most common cases, if you think you have a wrongful death case not mentioned above give us call for a free consultation at (855)58DHLAW.

What do I need to file for wrongful death?

  1. A death due to some else’s negligence or with harmful intent
  2. A family member or significant other that is currently suffering due the person’s death
  3. A personal representative of the deceased

Once a wrongful death has been established you can be awarded for pecuniary damages and punitive damages.

Pecuniary Damages: are the losses that can be quantified in monetary terms such as but not limited to; medical and funeral expenses, loss of services, support, and loss of prospect inheritance.

Punitive Damages: are less common and after hearing the evidence the court of law will decide whether or not you are awarded for punitive damage.

If you are looking to hire a lawyer for a wrongful death lawsuit it is imperative that you find one as soon as it happens. You need to find highly qualified lawyers when dealing with lawsuits as complex as wrongful deaths. Contact our attorneys at The Accident Guys, we are accredited attorneys with the experience and knowledge you need to win a case.

Top 5 Reasons to Hire an Accident Attorney

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In the heat of the moment after an accident, many individuals put their injuries aside. Let’s say, you have just been in a major car accident. Your dream car, the one you’ve been dreaming about for years, the car you worked overtime for, and the car that you had to beg your wife to allow you to buy, is completely totaled. Now, all you can think about is how short lived your time was with that beautiful piece of machinery. In the moment, you don’t think about your broken bones or sore muscles. What can you do to get back your dream?

  1. An attorney can help deal with the process of your claim and reduce unnecessary stress.
  2. If you are injured in an accident, you need to get the proper medical care as soon as you can.
  3. Many people suffer from a heavy pushback on their reimbursement of expenses.
  4. After an accident, you may have suffered emotional damage and trauma.
  5. An individual should not have to fight alone to have their medical bills paid.

Our firm has experts in personal injury law and provide experienced representation to resolve your case. An experienced attorney can help you get the highest possible settlement that you deserve and help you get back into the car that you love.  If you or a loved one have been in an accident, The Accident Guys can help.  Just call 877-888-GUYS for a free consultation.  

We are here for you!

If you were injured due to the fault of another, you may be entitled to serious compensation. Call us now for a free consultation. We will discuss your rights and explain how we will work to maximize your recovery.

Regardless of your location, we can come to you at your convenience. We are ready to serve you.

Sincerely,

Omid E. Dayan & Eliot M. Houman

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