While auto accidents and slip and fall accidents may at first appear as though they have nothing in common, both of these accident types can result in serious injuries, and both are often caused by the negligence of another party. At Bednarz & Bednarz, our injury attorneys have helped countless clients over the years obtain a recovery award following slip and fall or motor vehicle accidents.
Neck, Back, and Spine Injuries
Car accidents and motor vehicle accidents alike have the potential to cause injury to a victim’s neck, back, or spine. Some of the most common types of injuries to these parts of the body include:
- Whiplash
- Soft tissue injuries, such as muscle strains and sprains
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord injuries, which can cause paralysis
The extent of injury depends upon the angle of impact and the force. The severity of the injury may also extend to the person. For example, elderly people are more likely to suffer bone fractures than are younger, healthy people.
Head & Traumatic Brain Injuries
While a rigid skull protects the brain, it is still a vulnerable organ. When the head is struck with force as a result of a crash or fall, penetrated by an object, or rapidly moved or shaken, the brain may sustain an injury. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have various effects and may affect cognition, learning, memory, emotion, sensation, and more.
Injuries to Extremities
The extremities include the body’s arms and legs, which are at risk of a wide range of injuries in a crash or a slip and fall. Potential injury types include:
- Lacerations
- Crush injuries
- Amputation
- Bone Fractures
- Dislocation
- Muscle and ligament sprains and strains.
Internal Injuries
Another risk that both car accidents and slip and fall accidents share is the potential for internal injuries. If the body’s internal organs are impacted, they may begin to fail, or the victim may suffer internal bleeding that could be fatal. An internal injury could occur as a result of blunt force, or because an organ is punctured by an external object (i.e., a piece of glass) or an internal object (i.e., a broken rib).
Our Injury Attorneys Care About You
Some of the injury types listed above will heal with time, and a victim will regain full mobility and ability, whereas others will impact the victim for life, and may forever leave them disabled. If you are harmed in a slip and fall accident or a car crash that is caused by the actions of another party, you deserve to be compensated for your losses. Our experienced injury attorneys in Hendersonville will assist you in investigating fault, filing your claim, and proving damages. Contact us today for your free, no-obligation consultation to get started.
