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Most Common Types of Car Accident Injuries

| Mar 21, 2024 | Car Accident

Throughout Missouri car accidents occur daily. In these car accidents passengers and drivers are often hurt and injured. There are many different types of injuries which commonly result from a car accident. A car accident attorney at Grayson & Grayson can help collect your medical records, speak with your doctors, and clearly present your injuries to the insurance company to ensure you receive full compensation. The following are some of the most common car accidents injuries reported.

Head and Brain Injuries

Injuries to the head and brain are the most common of all severe car accident injuries. The danger posed by head injuries are both physical damage and damage of cognitive functionality. Injuries to the head and brain often require extensive surgical intervention and rehabilitation to restore basic functionality. Head injuries and brain injuries are often over-looked and not compensated by the insurance company. An attorney at Grayson & Grayson can assist you in ensuring a head injuries or brain injuries are fully compensated.

Neck and Back Injuries

Injuries to the neck and back are common injuries experienced by those involved in car accidents due to tailgating and rear-end collisions. Even though an injury to the neck or back may not be immediately apparent, injuries to the back and neck can go undetected for days or even weeks at a time. A neck injury or back injury can include complications such as spinal cord strains, herniated discs or muscular tears from whiplash.

Burns

Apart from the damage caused by direct concussive force experience in the crash, another potential injury to be concerned with is a burn. Burn injuries caused by chemical or electrical expulsions during the accident can require skin grafts and may cause permanent scarring.

Summary

To ensure your injuries are fully and completely presented to the insurance company a car accident attorney is essential. A Missouri car accident lawyer can properly organized all information about the accident, speak with your treating doctors, and develop a strong case to obtain compensation for your car accident injury. Contact Grayson & Grayson to assist in aggressively and professionally obtaining your compensation.