Rear-end collisions are often assumed to be minor accidents. However, many victims endure debilitating injuries and damages in rear-end car accidents. Often, these injuries require extensive medical treatment, result in permanent disability, and can have a significant impact on the victim’s ability to live life normally.
If you have experienced similar injuries, a top-rated Okemos rear-end accident lawyer can help you pick up the pieces of your life and hold the liable party accountable for their negligence. We need to carefully examine the injuries you sustained and your prognosis to determine how much your case could be worth. Here are some of the most common injuries our rear-end collision clients have reported over the years.
Compression Fractures
A vertebral compression fracture occurs when there is a severe injury to the middle or lower back that causes the spine to collapse. We see these most often in rear-end collisions that occur at high rates of speed. Some common symptoms of compression fractures could include:
- Reduced spinal mobility mobility
- Sudden extreme back pain
- An increase in pain intensity when you walk or stand
While compression fractures can be resolved with medical treatment, physical or occupational therapy, and other treatment measures, many injury victims report long-term consequences. Some of our clients have reported permanent disability. Others have notified us of physical deformities related to their spine injury and even height loss.
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Whiplash
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries we see with rear-end collisions. When the following vehicle slams into the backside of your vehicle, your head and neck absorb a significant amount of force when your body is suddenly slammed forward. Many whiplash victims report extreme pain and soreness, nerve and muscle damage, and even stomach pain.
Spinal Stenosis
Another common injury seen in rear-end collisions is spinal stenosis. This occurs when the spaces within your spine begin to narrow and put pressure on the spinal nerves. Spinal stenosis is frequently associated with herniated discs and other spinal cord injuries and may cause a wide array of symptoms, including numbness and tingling, extreme pain, and muscle weakness that worsens over time.
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain and head injuries are common in rear-end collisions. When your body absorbs the full force of the vehicle crashing into your car from behind, it can cause your head to slam into the dashboard, and windows, or even result in a vehicle ejection. Common symptoms associated with traumatic brain injuries could include amnesia, difficulty concentrating, bone fractures, difficulty speaking, and other debilitating symptoms.
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Herniated or Slipped Discs
It is also possible you could suffer a slipped or herniated disc after being rear-ended. When the soft nucleus of the discs that cushion between your bone and spine slip out of place or tear, you can experience debilitating symptoms, including muscle weakness, tingling and numbness, and pain in the legs or arms. While physical and occupational therapy may be enough to heal a herniated disc, in some cases, surgical intervention becomes necessary.
Spinal Fractures
A spinal cord fracture could be one of the most impactful types of injuries you sustain in a rear-end collision. There are several types of spinal cord fractures that you could be diagnosed with depending on the circumstances of your case. The most common types of spinal fractures include fracture-dislocations and burst fractures.
With the external force of being hit from behind slamming into your spine, there is a significant risk that your spine could dislocate or you could endure a burst fracture. This occurs when the sudden and strong force of the vehicle slamming into you causes your spinal vertebrae to shatter into multiple pieces. Experiencing spinal cord fractures often requires immobilization surgical intervention, and may continue to endure the symptoms of their injuries for the foreseeable future.
Back Sprains and Strains
Although back strains and sprains may initially seem minor, the extreme pain that comes with the tearing, pulling, or twisting of the muscles and tendons in your back can be excruciatingly painful. Victims have reported a decreased range of motion, cramping, and difficulty walking when their spinal ligaments, tendons, or muscles are stretched or torn.
Your Rear-End Collision Attorney Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Case
These were only a few examples of potential injuries that are possible in rear-end collisions. There are many other types of injuries that can also occur, including internal injuries, organ failure, elbow, wrist, or knee injuries, severe headaches, broken and fractured bones, soft tissue injuries, and more. The more impactful the injuries you sustain, the more you can expect to recover if your car accident claim is successful.
Working with an experienced car accident attorney may be the best way to ensure the at-fault party is held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Michigan no-fault insurance laws make it possible for you to file a claim against your own insurance policy due to your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. However, if you do not have PIP coverage or your damages exceed your coverage limits, you may be able to file a claim against the liable party’s insurance policy.
In some instances, insurance settlements will not be enough to meet your needs. Luckily, your personal injury attorney will be prepared to advocate for your rights and demand total repayment of your damages at trial. Here, you will not be forced to deal with the same limitations that come with insurance claims as long as your lawsuit is filed within the three-year statute of limitations.
Connect with Okemos’ Leading Rear-End Collision Law Firm Today
It can be difficult to determine how much you could be awarded after a rear-end collision. The greater the impact your injuries have on your life, the more your case could be worth. Have your car accident lawyer with White Law PLLC review the circumstances of your case to determine who should be held accountable and account for every loss when calculating the value of your claim.
Our firm is proud to provide 100% free consultations to accident victims across Okemos, Lansing, and the entire state of Michigan. Take advantage of this opportunity. Fill out our secure contact form or call us to schedule yours as soon as today.
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