Automobile accidents are one of the most common types of personal injury cases. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a motor vehicle accident happens every 10 second across the United States. Very few accidents occur without the negligence, or carelessness, of one of the drivers involved. Types of negligence may include:
- Driving at a speed in excess of posted limits
- Driving too fast for conditions
- Disregarding traffic signals, such as lights or stop signs
- Following too closely
- Failing to stay in the proper lane
- Crossing over the center line
- Failing to keep a proper lookout
- Driving while distracted
- Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Motor vehicle accidents involve all types of vehicles, including automobiles, motorcycles, buses, trucks, and other vehicles. Cases involving pedestrians who are struck by motor vehicles often involves serious injuries or death.
Many different kinds of injuries commonly result from motor vehicle accidents such as:
- Herniated discs;
- Fractures;
- Spinal injuries;
- Head injuries;
- Torn tendons and ligaments;
- Lacerations and abrasions;
- Wrongful death
When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future lost wages
- Past and future pain and suffering
- Past and future disability
- Past and future disfigurement
- Past and future emotional distress
Well-qualified personal injuries can help you secure the compensation you deserve, even if you are injured as a result of a hit-and-run accident or by an uninsured motorist. The period of time in which you have to file a lawsuit may be limited by a statute of limitations, so you should act today!