Winston-Salem Car Crash & Wreck Injury
Winston-Salem car crash injuries come in all varieties and severities. Car wrecks can injure any part of the human body and normally include the following:
- Head—scrapes, bruises, lacerations, fractures, dental injuries
- Brain—concussions, traumatic brain injuries, post-concussion syndrome
- Neck—sprains, whiplash, fractures, strains, cervical radiculopathy, disc injuries
- Shoulder and arm—sprains, strains, lacerations, fractures, dislocations, rotator cuff injuries
- Back—sprains, strains, fractures, disc injuries, thoracic spine injuries, lumbar radiculopathy, lumbar spine injuries
- Leg, knee and foot—lacerations, bruises, fractures, sprains, strains, dislocations, ligament injuries, hip injuries, knee injuries, foot injuries
- Psychological Injuries—PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)
- Death
Winston-Salem car crash victims must also bear in mind that there is not always a direct relationship between the accident’s severity and the severity of its resulting injury. Major accidents often result in major injuries and minor accidents often cause little or no injury, but there is always a chance for a relatively minor car wreck to cause permanent, severe injury.
Also remember that injuries do not always present symptoms immediately. A car accident results in trauma, which makes the human body produce natural painkillers. Therefore, someone who suffers a Winston-Salem car wreck injury might not realize he or she is even injured until hours following the incident.
What Should a Winston-Salem Car Crash Victim Do?
Car crash victims should be examined by a doctor, especially if symptoms of injury present themselves within two weeks of the accident. This is especially true if they hope to pursue a Winston-Salem car crash settlement.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Winston-Salem car crash, contact us for a FREE consultation. You may call us at 336-725-1000 or toll free at 1-866-942-2412. You may also contact us online for a FREE consultation.
