South Florida Car Accident Lawyers

Car accidents occur suddenly, and the forces that impact your body in a collision are instant and severe. Whiplash causes your body to bend forcibly and then backward, or vice versa. This unnatural movement causes injuries to muscles, discs, nerves, and tendons in your neck. Whiplash is most often caused by a sudden acceleration or deceleration, as is commonly seen in rear-end automobile accidents. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the most common symptoms of whiplash include: “Neck pain, neck stiffness, shoulder pain, low back pain, dizziness, pain in your arm or hand, numbness in your arm or hand, ringing in your ears, blurred vision, concentration or memory, problems, irritability, sleeplessness, tiredness.”

If you have experienced any of the foregoing symptoms after an automobile accident, contact Brubaker Injury Law today for a free, no-strings-attached consultation. Brubaker Injury Law is a client-focused law firm. Our team has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients injured in auto accidents. If you or someone you know has sustained injuries in an auto accident, contact us today for a free, no-strings-attached consultation.

Steps to Take After a Car Accident

You’ve been involved in a car accident, and you’re hurting. Most clients, especially those who have never had a personal injury claim, don’t fully appreciate the importance of the moments after a collision and how their actions can affect the success of their personal injury claim in the months and years that follow.

If you suffer a severe or catastrophic injury, you should wait for the ambulance to arrive and allow medical professionals to assist you before you concern yourself with taking the steps listed in this article.

Damages that May Be Recovered in a Car Accident Injury Claim

Nothing can undo the pain and suffering caused by injuries from a car accident. However, by obtaining appropriate compensation, victims may be better positioned to move forward with recovery and healing. This compensation is known as “damages,” and it falls into three main categories:

• Economic Damages – Also known as “compensatory damages,” this type of compensation is designed to address the cost directly associated with your injuries. This may include hospital and doctor bills, lost wages due to time off work, the cost of future medical care, property damage, and other out-of-pocket expenses that can be quantified.
• Non-economic Damages – This type of compensation addresses the negative impacts of your injuries that don’t have a set dollar amount, such as pain and suffering, reduced quality of life, emotional distress, and more.
• Punitive Damages – If the party that caused your injuries acted intentionally to cause harm or with gross negligence, punitive damages may be awarded. These are designed to punish the responsible party for actions that are particularly negligent or harmful.

Determining the appropriate amount of damages in a car accident claim can be complex. Working with an experienced injury attorney can help you determine exactly how much your claim is worth and assist you in seeking the amount of compensation necessary to help you recover.

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