Whiplash, Back Injury and Head Trauma Caused By Catastrophic and Serious Truck / Auto Accidents

Written by Adam Peck Category: Injury Law January 16th, 2013 3 min read

Three very common injuries reported after an truck / auto accident are whiplash, back injuries and head trauma. These injuries are all potentially serious and suffering from any of them can be extremely painful. They also can take a very long time to heal. On top of this they are expensive and disrupt one’s quality of life. Due to this, an Peck Law Group truck / auto accident lawyer can be very helpful to you. This article will describe the injuries and why it is important to seek legal counsel for your injries and pain and suffering.

Whiplash is an injury that occurs when the muscles and ligaments of the neck over-extend and tear. This is due to being hit from behind. The head moves slower than the rest of the body after and impact, and takes slightly longer to catch up. The head moves forward with its momentum after the crash and over extends neck muscles during this motion. Whiplash is a very painful injury that makes head movement difficult and restricted

Back injuries can be more serious than back pain. A back injury is very debilitating and restricts a person from certain movements and tasks. Even many exercises and walking will be impacted. Back injuries are present as the result of an accident and are identified as sharp twinges or excruciating pain in the neck and back when you move around. You can also experience severe discomfort while sitting or lying down. Back injuries can make normal life extremely difficult for a long time as the injury heals.

Head trauma is can be the most serious of the injuries. Even though the brain is well protected inside the skull the rapid deceleration of the vehicle causes the brain to hit the inside of the skull. Injuries to the brain can cause a loss of motor skills and speech, coma, or death. Studies show that 50 G’s of force can cause brain damage. This is the force that you may experience in an auto accident. Even accidents with fewer G’s can cause brain damage. Brain injuries can be very disruptive to normal life and take a long time to recover from.

It is important to remember that these injuries can result from an truck / auto accident and can be very difficult and expensive to deal with. It is important to consult with an Peck Law Group truck / auto accident attorney . The road to recover is long and painful and it helps to have someone on your side that will work for you.

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.