Common Injuries In Personal Injury Cases

Every personal injury case is different depending on several different factors, including the nature and severity of the injuries sustained and the type of accident that occurred. It is important to have an injury lawyer in Los Angeles who understands how to handle a case with your unique circumstances. The following are some of the conditions that are commonly at issue in personal injury cases:

·         Spinal cord injuries (SCI)

·         Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)¹

·         Broken or fractured bones

·         Crushed limbs

·         Amputations

·         Burns

·         Internal organ damage

·         Internal bleeding

·         Lacerations

·         Contusions

·         Sprains and strains

·         Whiplash

·         Soft tissue injuries

·         Paralysis

·         Facial and jaw fractures

·         Coma

As you can imagine, many of the above injuries can have serious symptoms and effects and can require extensive and costly medical treatment. In addition to medical needs, some injuries can have long-lasting effects including the following:

·         Physical limitations that keep a victim from working or even walking again

·         Cognitive challenges that hinder success in educational, professional, or social pursuits

·         Scarring and disfigurement

·         Mental conditions and emotional trauma due to physical pain, disabilities, or disfigurements

All injury victims should not only fully recover for the cost of their hospitalization, surgical procedures, medical equipment, and other care, but also deserve to be adequately compensated for the long-term disabilities, disfigurements, and other effects on their lives.

What kinds of accidents cause these injuries?

The above injuries can arise from many different types of accidents that are often caused by the negligence of another party. If someone else was at fault in your accident, a Los Angeles injury lawyer can help you recover for all of your injury-related losses by filing a claim in California civil court. A qualified LA injury attorney can handle cases involving the following accidents:

·         Traffic-related accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and pedestrians

·         Slips, trips, and falls²

·         Falls from heights

·         Injuries due to dangerous products

·         Dog bites

·         Fires or electrocutions

These are only some of the many different kinds of accident that can cause extremely serious personal injuries, and victims deserve to fully recover for their losses.

For further viewing, please watch the following video by Mr. Steven Sweat, a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.

Steven M. Sweat, APC
5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 450
Los Angeles, CA  90036

References:

¹http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tbi/tbi.htm

²http://www.nsc.org/NSCDocuments_Advocacy/Fact%20Sheets/Slips-Trips-and-Falls.pdf