Car accidents are the leading killer of Americans between the ages of five and 34. Every year, over 30,000 people died in car crashes across the nation. Mississippi is a dangerous place for car accidents. In fact, according to the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety, over 600 fatal car accidents occur across the state of Mississippi each year. Another nearly 30,000 are injured in crashes in Mississippi. These figures are down from the early 2000’s, but still quite high nationally when population is accounted for.
As a result, those who survive a serious car accident will often suffer severe and permanent injuries. Over three million individuals are injured in car accidents every year, and an astonishing two million continue to experience permanent injuries.
The following is an overview of some of the most common injuries suffered by automobile accident victims in Mississippi:
- Head and brain trauma: Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries can include concussions along with more severe brain damage, such as brain bleeds. Cars today travel at greater speeds than in the past, and statistics show that as cars are made to travel faster, the number of brain injuries have increased. Concussions generally occur when accident victims are flung into the steering wheel or dashboard, or the other car directly crashes into the victim. While seatbelts can prevent many head injuries, some are simply not preventable. It is not always obvious when a head injury has occurred, and accident victims should be on the lookout for symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, headaches, confusion, and problems concentrating. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.
- Spinal cord injuries: The spinal cord is particularly vulnerable to injury in the event of an accident. The spinal cord can become injured due to the intense back and forth motion generated by a crash. Bulging discs, herniated discs, and paralysis can all occur following a car accident, depending on the severity of the impact. Spinal cord injuries can lead to serious and chronic pain along with a decreased range of movement. In the most severe of cases, car accident victims may become paralyzed permanently due to a spinal cord injury.
- Neck and back injuries: Some of the most common injuries suffered by millions of accident victims a year are neck and back injuries. The sudden jerking motion involved in nearly all car accidents is the cause of most neck or back injuries. Whiplash is experienced by over one million car accident victims a year. Though common, whiplash is nothing to take lightly. It can cause extreme discomfort, limited range of movement, and lasting pain. In more serious accidents, a broken back can occur, which will often lead to long term disability.
Barrett Law PLLC: Mississippi Auto Accident Attorneys Dedicated to Assisting Injured Car Accident Victims Across Mississippi and the Southeast
Car accidents can result in a wide array of serious accidents. Some accidents will require months or even years to fully recover, and in the worst of accidents a full recovery may never be achieved. The Mississippi Automobile Accident Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC have assisted the victims of car accidents, ranging from minor to catastrophic, since 1936. Our attorneys will assist you in obtaining full compensation for your injuries stemming from the accident, including compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Our dedicated automobile accident attorneys are able to examine any accident to determine whether negligence or a product defect played a role. Call Barrett Law PLLC today at 1 (800) 707-9577 to arrange for a free consultation with one of our exemplary attorney staff.