Most Common Car Accident Injuries: Phoenix

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, approximately 30% of all motor vehicle accidents in the state result in an injury. The most common car accident injuries include whiplash, bruises and lacerations, fractures and broken bones, spinal injuries, soft tissue damage, and head trauma.

Many injuries are not immediately apparent, which is why it’s so important for anyone involved in an accident to get medical attention and call a car accident attorney as soon as possible.

Understanding Car Accident Injuries

Car accident injuries vary from minor cuts and bruises to life-altering head and spinal injuries. Some of the terminology you may hear to describe injuries includes:

• Whiplash: A neck injury caused when the head is jolted forward and back at a high rate of speed
• Cuts and bruises: A person could be cut or bruised by broken glass, being thrown against a part of the car, or by loose items flying around inside the car
• Broken bones: Skeletal damage can range from hairline fractures to dislocations and snapped bones
• Spinal or back injury: A catch-all term used to cover herniated discs, pinched nerves, spinal fractures, spinal cord damage, lumbar or cervical injuries, etc.
• Soft tissue damage: Examples include muscle tears, ligament/tendon damage, and sprains
• Traumatic brain injury: Head injuries can range from a lump on the head and mild concussion to long-term or permanent cognitive damage

There are other serious injuries (e.g., damage to internal organs, disfigurement, loss of limbs, etc.) that can occur as a result of a car accident that can also cause long-term pain, mobility issues, difficulty performing everyday tasks, and other challenges.

Most Common Car Accident Injuries in Phoenix

Unseen Injuries

In addition to physical injuries, people involved in a serious car accident can experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic attacks, flashbacks, depression, sleep disturbances, and other debilitating mental health issues that can impact daily life, work, and personal relationships.

Gage Mathers Is Here to Help

When you are in a car accident, you need to be examined by a medical professional, even if you think you don’t need it. If you don’t get medical attention, you may not only be jeopardizing your legal rights, but you may also be putting your health at risk.

Insurance companies will also try to minimize your injuries to reduce the settlement amount they need to pay. To ensure your losses and damages (as well as any future medical needs or loss of income) are adequately covered, you need the best possible attorney by your side.

An experienced personal injury attorney from Gage Mathers can guide you on how to collect your medical records to create a strong case. Strong evidence can make a huge difference in the compensation you receive. 

We can also explain the impact of ride-sharing services on Phoenix accidents and what a settlement demand letter is. Contact us today to discover how we can help you get the compensation you deserve so you can focus on your recovery!

About the Author

Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

Years of experience: Over 24 years
Bar number: 020421
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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