California is one of the nation's leaders in traffic accidents. Some lucky people will emerge unscathed from an accident, but almost a quarter-million Californians are injured in accidents a year. A car accident can affect a human body – some obvious, some less so.

If you have suffered an injury in an auto accident, you will most likely have many questions. Many victims in Los Angeles County wonder how common their injury is and whether it's even worth pursuing a personal injury claim.

While your injury seems minor or your symptoms started shortly after the crash, you may believe the pain will end on its own. Our Los Angeles car accident lawyers have seen many types of injuries in people involved in a car crash that are not immediately apparent right after the collision.

For example, it might take a few days for your back or neck to start to hurt from the damage caused by the auto crash. If not treated properly, some injuries will worsen and cause other problems. For example, what started as a simple twinge in your back might turn into more severe pain all down your arm or leg, impacting your range of motion and ability to perform daily routine tasks.

To ensure your health and safety are protected, it's crucial to understand the potential consequences of your injuries. It's essential to see a doctor as soon as you experience symptoms after an accident. Equally important is to consult with a car accident injury attorney at our law firm. They can guide you through the legal process, ensure you receive the necessary medical treatment, and fight for your right to fair compensation for your injuries.

At Injury Justice Law Firm LLP, we have a proven track record of helping numerous clients injured in car accidents receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of everyday life. Please don't allow the insurance company to convince you into a quick settlement offer as their goal is to pay the smallest amount possible. With our expertise, we can ensure that you receive the full compensation you deserve.

We can assist you in documenting your injuries and linking them to the auto collision so that you can receive the compensation you are entitled to.

Classification of Injuries

Broadly, car accident injuries can be broken down into “impact injuries” – an injury that occurs when, during a crash, you hit something or something hits you – and “penetrating injuries,” which occur when something pierces the skin. The steering column, window, or another challenging part of the car often causes impact injuries.

Penetrating injuries are often the result of broken vehicle glass or forceful contact with sharp objects inside a vehicle.

Areas of the Body that are Frequently Injured in Car Accidents

Injuries can additionally be classified as “soft tissue” injuries – injuries to the soft parts of the body, including skin, muscle, and tendons – and “hard tissue” injuries, which damage bones.

For example, a common injury from car accidents, whiplash whiplash, common injury from car accidents, occurs when the head is jerked forward and back during a crash. It can involve soft tissue, including the ligaments in your neck (neck strain,) bruising if your neck hits your chest, and damage to your spinal discs. Other areas which are commonly injured during car accidents include:

• Head and brain injuries – A concussion can result if your head hits something during an accident, potentially resulting in traumatic brain injury. These injuries are common in head-on car collisions.
• Legs and knees – The lower parts of your body can be slammed into things during a crash or even crushed if the accident compresses the car, leading to tearing, dislocation, and even broken bones.
• Neck and back injuries – In addition to whiplash, the “flinging around” effect of a crash can cause sprains or dislocation of the back, and impact injuries can cause more severe breakages. These injuries are common in rear-end car accidents.
• Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries – These types of damages are expected in a side impact accident, especially if you are on the side where the impact happened.
• Spinal injuries – After suffering a spinal cord injury, there could be a loss of movement or sensation in the lower part of the body.
• Face – Injuries are also common; both penetrating injuries from flying glass and impact injuries lead to broken bones and dental injuries.

Recovering Compensation for Your Car Accident Injuries

Car accident injuries often result in significant losses for victims, including medical expenses, lost income, quality of life, and physical and emotional pain and suffering. When victims can show that the accident that caused their injuries resulted from someone else's negligence, they are generally able to recover compensation for these losses under California law.

There are many ways that a driver's negligence can result in a severe injury-causing accident in Los Angeles County. Some of the more common include the following:

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Following too closely
• Drunk driving
• Running stop signs or stop lights
• Driving in the wrong direction
• Improper turns

If it is clear that someone else's negligence caused your accident, you will typically file a claim with the at-fault driver's insurance company and will then make a settlement offer.

It is essential to understand that accepting a settlement offer means that you cannot bring a claim at a later date, so you must ensure that any settlement you take adequately compensates you for all of your losses – even those you have not yet sustained. These losses can include future medical expenses, lost future income, and the pain and suffering you have experienced and may continue to endure.

For this reason, you should always retain an injury lawyer after a car crash – even if the other party is willing to settle. Seeking legal advice puts you in control of your situation and ensures that you are not taken advantage of.

If liability in your case is contested, it may be necessary to collect evidence supporting your contention that another driver's negligence caused your accident and present that evidence to a judge or a jury. The kinds of evidence that can be relevant to a car accident case include the following:

• Eyewitness accounts of the accident
• Surveillance footage
• On-board computer data
• Cell phone records
• Vehicle maintenance records

Establishing negligence in a car accident case can be complicated, so anyone should retain a Los Angeles car accident attorney immediately amid a contested issue.

Insurance companies use TBI quick settlements to limit their legal liability before your traumatic brain injury fully develops.

If you are injured in a car accident, knowing that your legal rights are completely protected is essential. At Injury Justice Law Firm, we are committed to representing the rights of car accident victims and work hard to ensure that each client we take obtains the full and fair value of their claim. You can trust us to support you every step of the way.