Common Car Accident Injuries in Hastings

Accidents happen, but the negative impact on your livelihood can be reduced with the right personal injury attorney. Every car accident is unique, with many variables, such as speed, weather, type of car, and type of injuries that result from them. As driven professionals, Conway, Pauley & Johnson P.C. has the experience to handle various claims.

When you or a loved one is injured in a motor vehicle crash, even injuries that you feel are small at the time can have long-lasting consequences. The financial burden of hospital bills, doctors’ fees, rehabilitation, medication, and property replacement can be crippling. Negotiating with the at-fault driver’s insurance company can be complex; let us take that burden off your shoulders so you can focus on recovery. 

Injuries Seen in Personal Injury Claims

It has been estimated that there have been approximately 16,000 motor vehicle crashes per year in Nebraska over the past ten years. If you are injured in a car crash, always seek medical attention for any injury, big or small. Based on the type of accident, we see a few injuries more commonly than others. 

Head Injuries

Car accidents account for over 200,000 head injuries every year. Any injury to your brain is cause for concern. Head injuries can range from a minor concussion to a severe traumatic brain injury. While the treatment for a concussion usually involves rest and decreasing visual stimulation, more severe bleeding and swelling to the brain may require surgery. 

Headaches, nausea and vomiting, changes in memory, speech, and behavior,  sensitivity to light and sound, and possible loss of consciousness may occur. Long-term effects may result in permanent changes in function, impairing your ability to return to your prior profession and activities you once enjoyed. 

Internal Injuries

Depending on the force of impact of your accident, your body may be thrown around in your car, causing impact to many parts of your body. The dangerous thing about internal injuries is that you cannot see them. You may not realize that you are injured immediately at the scene. You may suffer damage to your liver, kidneys, spleen, abdomen, and other internal organs. 

Fractures

Broken bones cause severe pain, swelling, and decreased mobility. These injuries are evident immediately. Most fractures require surgical repair, while minor fractures may need a cast or a splint. Depending on the severity of the damage and your body’s speed in healing, the pain and impact it has on your mobility can cause major disruptions in your life and time lost from work. 

Psychological Injuries

Being involved in a car accident is not something you can prepare for. The immediate impact not only may cause physical injuries as above, but car accidents are frightening and may result in post-traumatic stress disorder from even a minor crash. Nightmares, depression, and fear of getting behind the wheel again may interfere with your ability to enjoy life as you once did. 

Don’t Hesitate; Personalized Representation is only a Phone Call Away

Injuries stemming from a car accident can cause immediate damages and may result in long-term hardships. Medical bills, time lost from work, and changes in your ability to return to your previous routine should not be something you suffer through alone. Conway, Pauley & Johnson P.C will get you results with our compassionate and driven approach to personal injury law. 

The sooner you call, the sooner we can evaluate your case so you can focus on your recovery. Contact us today at 402-462-5187 or by completing the online form below.