Some kinds of injuries that you can suffer in a rear-end collision include:
- Whiplash
- Broken or fractured bones
- Spinal cord trauma
- Abdominal injuries
- Muscle strains and sprains
Even when they happen at low speeds, rear-end collisions can result in painful injuries that disrupt your day-to-day life. If you or a loved one was injured in a rear-end collision, a Dublin, OH car accident lawyer could manage your case and help you recover compensation.
Explaining the Types of Injuries Suffered in Rear-End Collisions
In a rear-end collision, the types of injuries you suffer will depend on the circumstances of the crash. The speed and weight of the involved vehicles will determine the types and severity of your injuries, among other factors.
Right now, you or a loved one may be recovering from:
Whiplash
Mayo Clinic reports that whiplash is commonly caused by rear-end collisions. This injury happens when the muscles, bones, and ligaments in the neck snap back and forth upon impact. While this injury can heal without advanced treatment, severe cases may require prescription medications and physical therapy.
Broken or Fractured Bones
The force of impact during your rear-end collision may have caused you to be thrown against the steering wheel or dashboard. This may have caused you to break bones in your chest, arms, or shoulders. Depending on your injury, you may be unable to perform certain tasks during your recovery period. If you suffered a compound fracture, you may need surgical intervention to address your condition.
Spinal Cord Trauma
The force of the other car striking yours could have resulted in spinal cord trauma. This can result in paralysis, tingling sensations, numbness, and pain. As a part of your treatment, you may need to go to physical therapy or undergo surgical procedures. In some cases, spinal cord trauma is not treatable, meaning that you may need to adapt to a new quality of life.
Abdominal Injuries
As noted, in a rear-end collision, you may have been thrust against the car’s interior. Your rib cage is meant to protect your heart, lungs, and other vital organs. The organs in the abdomen, however, do not have the same protection. There are no bones protecting your liver, stomach, intestines, and kidneys in the event of a crash.
As a result, in a rear-end collision, you may suffer from organ damage and internal bleeding.
Muscle Strains and Sprains
In a car accident, the force of the impact could damage the interconnected system of ligaments, bones, and muscles in the body, resulting in strains and sprains. These conditions can be extremely painful and require medical intervention.
These are just some of the injuries you can suffer in a rear-end collision. You may be struggling with other impairments not discussed here.
For a free legal consultation, call (614) 538-1116
Rear-End Collisions Can Result in Costly Damages
Being in a rear-end collision can result in costly damages, as well as immense pain and suffering. There could be a variety of factors that could have resulted in your accident. Some contributors could include tailgating, speeding, drunk driving, distracted driving, and failure to obey traffic signals.
Some damages that you could have sustained as a result of your accident include:
- Medical bills, including expenses that you may experience in the future
- Lost wages, if your health condition prevented you from working your usual number of hours
- Loss of future earning potential, if your injuries required you to take another lower-paying job
- Pain and suffering, which could compensate you for the physical and emotional turmoil of the collision
- Disability, if your injuries will place long-term limitations on your ability to function
In Ohio, you do not have an unlimited amount of time to recover compensation via a lawsuit. According to Ohio Revised Code § 2305.10, you generally have two years to file a car accident lawsuit. Pursuing legal action in a timely manner could benefit your interests.
Bressman Law Can Help You Pursue Compensation
At Bressman Law, we have served personal injury clients for over 30 years. We are proud to serve victims of injury in Dublin, OH and any nearby communities. If you or a loved one was injured in a rear-end collision, our team can help you pursue the cost of your injury-related losses.
We can help you by:
- Identifying the cause of your accident
- Estimating the cost of your damages, including pain and suffering
- Consulting with your doctors about your condition
- Speaking to witnesses
- Negotiating a settlement
- Reviewing your insurance coverage options
- Discussing your case with accident reconstruction specialists
- Filing a lawsuit
You can call us at (877) 538-1116 to talk to a member of our team for free. If you choose to work with us, we can get to work immediately on your case.
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