Car crashes happen within the blink of an eye, often leaving innocent drivers and passengers with severe injuries. The severe injuries may leave an individual with shocking costs related to medical bills, lost wages, and other financial issues related to the crash. Many families are left to mourn the loss of their loved one when a fatal car crash takes the life of a loved one. Get the help of a successful Odessa car accident lawyer that works for you to get the compensation that you deserve for your devastating injuries, and for current and future medical expenses.
Car Crash Injuries and Death Data
There are many types of injuries that a person can experience when in a car crash, including when the crash happens suddenly due to negligence or reckless disregard of another party. Statistics show that serious injuries and deaths occur every year, and that Texas car crashes increased, and that the number of serious injuries caused by a car crash increased from 2019 through 2020. The Texas Department of Transportation lists the number of fatalities in 2019 at 278, while there were 299 fatalities in 2020. The number of people with a suspected serious injury related to a car crash was 1,115 in 2019, and 1,175 in 2020. The Texas Department of Transportation also points out that there was not a single deathless day on Texas roadways in all of 2020.
Do not let the serious injuries that you received go without seeking compensation to help you pay for your care and bills. The Odessa car accident attorneys can help you get the best possible outcome, based on the facts of your case.
The National Safety Council indicates that there were 4.5 million “medically consulted injuries” from car crashes in 2019, at a cost of $463 billion. These costs included medical costs, lost wages, motor vehicle property damage, and other types of costs. Trust in car accident lawyers that stand with individuals and families that have serious injuries, or that sadly face the loss of a loved one due to a car crash fatality.
Types of Serious Injuries in Car Crashes
There are many types of injuries that can occur because of a car crash. Some individuals may think that they do not need to go to the hospital immediately after a crash because they think that they do not have serious injuries. This is likely a mistake and can potentially lead to worsening injuries. This is because all serious car crash injuries are not visible right away.
The emotional trauma immediately after a car crash may lead to not realizing that you have a serious injury. Some examples of serious injuries that occur as a result of a car crash include:
- Fractures or broken bones
- Concussions
- Internal injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
Fractures or Broken Bones
Some people suffer lost wages from a fracture or broken bone because of the nature of their work. A person that works in certain injuries may not be able to work at all after sustaining this type of injury in a car crash.
Fractured or broken bones can take months to heal, with some possibly never healing completely. An individual that is an innocent victim of a negligent driver can experience a spinal fracture or skull fracture that can affect their ability to work at all, and may lead to serious situations such as paralysis, or head injuries.
Concussions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists motor vehicle crashes as one of the leading causes of concussions. The CDC indicates that even what you may believe is a “mild” concussion can still be a serious injury.
Concussions can cause headaches, issues with bright lights or loud noises. They can also lead to difficulties with thinking and memory, along with emotional or mood disturbances. Some people have sleeping disorders after having a concussion.
Internal Injuries
Internal injuries can be serious, and even more serious if an injured person does not seek medical attention. Car crash injuries can result in injuries such as tears to major organs, internal bleeding, and other injuries.
Trust an experienced attorney to help you as you recover, whether from internal injuries, or other serious car crash injuries.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries can be serious, and a potentially life-threatening injury. Brainline indicates that 50,000 people die every year in the U.S. from traumatic brain injury (TBI). Motor vehicle crashes are listed as the primary cause of TBI-related deaths.
People that survive a TBI may need lifelong care to help them recover from their injury.
You do not have to feel alone after being injured in a car crash. Contact us for a free consultation today. We will work hard to get you the compensation that you deserve for your losses that you incurred because of the car crash. Call us and learn more today.