There are hundreds of different types of injuries that could result from a car or motor vehicle accident in Rhode Island. These range from your standard whiplash type injury to paralysis. Although this article is focused on car wrecks, the premises of this article certainly apply to other types of crashes involving: motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrian accidents or tractor trailers.
Whiplash and soft tissue injury
In this Personal injury post, I will spotlight some of the more common types of injuries resulting from a Providence, Cranston or Warwick motor vehicle accidents. If you were injured, it is important that you seek medical treatment with you primary care doctor. Your physician may refer you to physical therapy, massage therapy or a chiropractor. Some people perfer to go to urgent care. If you are seriously injured, then you should leave the scene in an ambulance or immediately go to the emergency room.
Auto accident fatality
Sadly, some automobile accidents cause a fatality. If the auto, truck, motorcycle, bike or car wreck was fatal / deadly then you should review this wrongful death post I authored and contact a Rhode Island wrongful death attorney. “Key Provisions in RI Wrongful Death Law by a Rhode Island Attorney” Source
I want to emphasize that if you were hurt in a RI Car crash it is imperative that you seek medical treatment and retain a good East Providence area Automobile accident attorney. An experienced RI Personal Injury Lawyer will give you sound legal advice on how to proceed with your negligence cause of action and how to be properly compensated by the tortfeasor at fault and liable for the collision. The focus of this article is not the type of damages you may be entitled to as a result of the mishap. If you are interested in damages such as lost wages, pain and suffering, disability, permanency and disfigurement then please visit: http://www.rhodeislandcriminallawlawyer.com/
Soft tissue injury- whiplash
Whiplash neck, shoulder and back injuries are the most common types of injuries that we as Rhode Island negligence attorneys see on a day to day basis. Insurance companies often attemp to deny these soft tissue claims, asseting that the injury is fictional or that the person is exaggerating the symptoms.
“Neck strain is often just called whiplash. Although it’s usually associated with car accidents, any impact or blow that causes your head to jerk forward or backward can cause neck strain. The sudden force stretches and tears the muscles and tendons in your neck.” Web MD
Traumatic brain injury
If you suffered a traumatic head or brain injury as a result of a truck, motorcycle or bicycle accident then it is crucial that you retain a soilicitor who is experienced with head injuries. “Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. Every year, at least 1.7 million TBIs occur either as an isolated injury or along with other injuries.”
“A TBI is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The severity of a TBI may range from “mild,” i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury.” CDC
Scarring and disfigurement:
“Scarring and disfigurement, particularly in the facial area, can diminish career growth, prevent future employment opportunities, ruin social lives and marriage arrangements, and result in lifelong emotional pain. Even if scarring and disfigurement does not cause any practical restrictions in bodily movement or performance, legal action can be taken to recover damages.” Legal match
Burn injuries
“Burn injuries can result in scarring, disfigurement, nerve damage, depression, limb loss, and other emotional and physical injuries. Burn injuries are often counted among the most painful kinds of injuries that a person can experience. Severe burn injuries can mean months or even years out of work, or even permanent disability.” Info
Spinal Cord Injuries
“Spinal cord injuries result from damage to the vertebrae, ligaments or disks of the spinal column or to the spinal cord itself. A traumatic spinal cord injury may stem from a sudden, traumatic blow to your spine that fractures, dislocates, crushes or compresses one or more of your vertebrae. It also may result from a gunshot or knife wound that penetrates and cuts your spinal cord. Additional damage usually occurs over days or weeks because of bleeding, swelling, inflammation and fluid accumulation in and around your spinal cord. “ http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/spinal-cord-injury/basics/causes/con-20023837
Broken or fractured bones:
“The following are common causes of broken / fractured bones:
- Fall from a height
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Direct blow
- Child abuse
- Repetitive forces, such as those caused by running, can cause stress fractures of the foot, ankle, tibia, or hip”
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000001.htm
“The shoulder is made up of three bones and three separate joints. It takes very little for the delicate area to become injured in an auto accident. Shoulder pain after a car accident can become an ongoing problem for the accident victim. Persistent shoulder pain can cause a person to miss out on work following a vehicle accident. A shoulder injury after a car accident is quite common for auto accident victims. The importance of getting the right treatment”
Rotator cuff injury
“Treating the injury promptly after it occurs is the key to protecting the person from further injury. When a person experiences something like rotator cuff pain, the condition can worsen overtime if not diagnosed and treated. If a person has a rotator cuff injury, complications can occur if the person doesn’t get the right treatment. Web MD is a great resource if you need medical information regarding” Pain
Article By a RI Personal Injury Lawyer David Slepkow 401-437-1100
