Car accidents can cause all kinds of injuries, and if you believe that someone else’s negligence caused your accident, that person should be held accountable. Even a seemingly minor accident can result in missed paychecks and a pile of medical bills, so talk to a Prince George’s County car accident lawyer about being compensated for your experience and how an experienced personal injury attorney can be of assistance.
What Types of Injuries Can Car Accidents Cause?
Two or more heavy vehicles crashing into each other can obviously cause some serious injuries. Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycle riders have even fewer protections and could easily end up getting seriously injured or dying. This is why someone should be held accountable when they cause a crash. Victims can end up with injuries like:
- Broken bones
- Cuts and scrapes
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Nerve damage
- Organ damage
- Spinal cord injury
- Internal bleeding
- Facial trauma
- Bruised or broken ribs
- Crushed limbs or amputations
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of a sense, like sight or hearing
Are Injuries Common Even in Low-Speed Accidents?
Some people walk away from a minor accident or low-speed collision and think that they’re fine, only for symptoms of injuries to make themselves known a day or two later. The unfortunate truth is that even a low-speed crash can cause injuries. A common outcome is whiplash, a spine and neck injury caused by the head moving forward and then “whipping” back during a collision. Whiplash can cause pain, numbness, headaches, and even blurred vision.
What Kinds of Damages Can I Sue For After an Accident?
If you are seriously injured in an accident and someone else is to blame, you should sue them for compensation. A fair offer will help make up for things like:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
Your compensation should not just address the obvious economic costs of the accident, like medical bills. If you are unable to enjoy activities you once loved or you have psychological trauma from the crash, those things must also be considered when a settlement is being negotiated.
Will I Have to Go to Trial?
Many personal injury cases settle before they go to trial. Your lawyer will do the best they can to negotiate for a fair compensation offer before you have to set foot into a courtroom. If negotiations break down and you have to go to court, don’t worry. We can prepare you for testimony and do our best to build a case that can succeed in front of a judge and jury.
Schedule Your Case Consultation
When you are ready to move forward with a personal injury lawsuit, contact McCarthy, Winkelman & Mester, L.L.P. We can offer you a free case consultation with no obligation. So take the time to learn more about your legal options and what our attorneys can do for you.
