Morristown Car Accident Lawyers

TBIs can be mild, moderate, or severe, with some requiring emergency medical care to stop bleeding on or around the brain. Concussions are the most common type of TBI. Others can be life-threatening, such as hematomas, penetrating brain injuries, and diffuse axonal injuries. A violent blow to the head causes most TBIs.

A damaged spinal cord can lead to paralysis. Depending on the location of the spinal cord injury, paralysis could occur in the legs and pelvis (paraplegia) or all four limbs (quadriplegia).

Back injuries can cause chronic pain and limited range of motion. Examples include strains, sprains, pinched nerves, slipped spinal discs, and fractured vertebrae.

Burns can range from mild to severe and often leave scars or cause permanent disfigurement. Severe burns pose a risk of infection.

Common internal injuries suffered by car accident victims include broken ribs (which can lead to punctured lungs), ruptured diaphragms, ruptured kidneys, and ruptured spleens.

The blunt force trauma from car accidents often results in broken or fractured bones, particularly in the legs, arms, hips, knees, spine, and wrists.

A broken nose, broken jaw, and broken orbital bones are common in traffic collisions, as are lacerations to the face resulting in scars.

Whiplash is a soft-tissue injury that occurs when the head and neck muscles jerk violently back and forth during a collision, leading to stiffness in the neck, pain, and reduced range of motion.

Tendons and ligaments in the knee can be ruptured or torn during an automobile crash, and a torn meniscus can occur if the knee is forcefully twisted.

The most common shoulder injuries in car accidents are rotator cuff injuries and dislocated joints, which can be extremely painful.

Car accidents are one of the most common causes of traumatic amputations, in which a limb becomes detached without surgical intervention.

Flying debris and shattered glass can contact the skin, causing wounds that can become infected if they are not swiftly and properly treated.

PTSD is a psychological injury that many car accident victims develop because of the horror of the incident itself. It can lead to recurring thoughts or emotions about the incident, which can have a debilitating on everyday life.