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3 types of car crash injuries that can lead to lawsuits

On Behalf of | Jul 24, 2024 | Injuries |

The aftermath of the vast majority of car crashes are resolved via insurance claims. When a collision only causes property damage or minor injuries, the liability coverage of the driver at fault can cover those costs.

Unfortunately, a small percentage of collisions have more serious outcomes for the people involved. Crashes can cause premature death, which can obviously be far more costly for a family than simple injuries. Vehicle occupants, motorcycle riders, cyclists and pedestrians can also incur catastrophic injuries when serious collisions occur. The financial impact of those injuries may be so high that a lawsuit is necessary to recoup the losses at issue.

Brain injuries

The human brain is incredibly powerful and also quite vulnerable. The skull protects the brain from the immediate threat of trauma, but it can also cause injury in cases where there is bleeding or inflammation inside the skull.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) caused by car crashes can be hard for people to identify at first. They can slowly worsen, leading to debilitating symptoms. In some cases, people may end up dependent on life support machinery. Other times, they may need extensive rehabilitation to regain lost function. They may also have to change their profession or cease working because of the TBI. Brain injuries tend to cost far more than insurance can cover.

Spinal cord injuries

Spinal cord injuries are perhaps the most feared of all traumatic injuries commonly associated with crashes. People fear the loss of independence that comes from paralysis. They also have to absorb massive medical expenses and the possibility of reduced earning potential. Spinal cord injuries are typically permanent if they are complete injuries, making a lawsuit necessary for someone to cover their lifetime expenses.

Amputations

Traumatic amputations can occur during a car crash. They put someone’s life at risk because of the amount of blood loss that occurs and the high probability of a severe infection. Other times, severe injuries during a crash force medical professionals to perform a surgical or medical amputation. Crush injuries, for example, often cause such extensive tissue damage that amputation is the only viable solution. Limb loss and amputations tend to generate major medical expenses and also lost income. A lawsuit may be the only way to cover all of those costs.

Reviewing any insurance available and estimating the long-term financial impact of a crash can help people determine the right path forward after a major motor vehicle collision. For those with catastrophic injuries, a lawsuit is sometimes the only viable means of covering the expenses generated by a collision.

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