When injuries result from an accident that wasn’t your fault, you shouldn’t have to pay for your recovery. Hagens Berman is adept at partnering with victims to achieve substantial compensation to cover the costs of treatment and other financial impacts. Discuss your case with our experienced attorneys to ensure the insurance company is held accountable for all of your expenses.

COMMON INJURIES SUFFERED BY SEATTLE CAR ACCIDENT VICTIMS

While every accident has a unique set of circumstances, there are some injuries that are common in many of the car accidents we see in Seattle. Injuries can range from minor scrapes and bruises, all the way up to life-threatening wounds that require months or years of care to fully recover from.

These are some of the most common injuries victims can suffer in car accidents:

  • Traumatic brain injuries: A blow to the head can cause injuries that range from a slight concussion to permanent memory loss and the loss of bodily control. These devastating consequences can require in-home care and lifelong medical treatment.
  • Fractured bones: The clavicle is the most fragile bone in the body, running along the top of the rib cage from the shoulder to the sternum. It’s one of the most commonly broken bones in impacts. The Pelvic bone is the most common bone broken in motorcycle crashes and can occur in car accident victims too. The upper and lower leg are also common breakpoints in car impacts. These breaks can take a long time to heal and can require surgery when they don’t heal correctly.
  • Neck injuries: Spinal vertebrae down the neck and back are also commonly fractured in collisions. Thoracic Spine Injury (whiplash) can result from the victim’s body being snapped back and forth quickly.
  • Soft tissue injuries: This can include damage to organs, muscles, tendons and ligaments. The tissue that connects organs can also be severely damaged. The heart and lungs can suddenly be placed at risk when protective tissue is torn or damaged.
  • Airbag injuries: Airbags are meant to protect occupants, but they also come with injury risks. Airbag impacts can cause broken bones in the face like the nose, jaw, cheek and orbital bones.
  • Permanent disability: Traumatic injuries can lead to permanent damage for victims. An amputation, brain damage, loss of mobility, and blindness are all examples of a potential permanent disability.  Victims can have to learn a new way of life at home and at the office as the way they’ve always done things is no longer viable.

CONTACT A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY WITH HAGENS BERMAN

After a frightening accident, injury victims will understandably feel vulnerable and insurance companies will use this to their advantage. They can delay responding to your claim knowing you’ll be watch hospital bills and even normal monthly bills pile up. They count on you becoming desperate and that’s when they’ll pass along an insufficient settlement offer, hoping you’ll be anxious enough to accept any amount. 

Turning over your case to Hagens Berman accomplishes two things. It allows our attorneys to safeguard your case and make sure you aren’t treated unfairly. It also permits you to relax, focus on healing and forget about insurance companies and their tricks.

We will work to see you through a successful recovery and back on your feet again physically and financially. Contact the attorneys at Hagens Berman for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. We stand ready to listen to you and work with you to rebuild your life as quickly as possible.