Scottsdale Auto Accident Lawyers
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Scottsdale Car Accident
There is a wide range of potential injuries the victim of a Scottsdale car accident may suffer. All injuries that require medical attention and time away from work can prove costly. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Scottsdale car crash, do not hesitate to discuss your circumstances with a skilled attorney and obtain more information about pursuing your legal rights.
Scottsdale Car Accident Statistics
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation's 2009 Crash Facts report, there were 3,687 car crashes in Scottsdale. Seven people were killed and 1,548 were injured as a result of Scottsdale car accidents in 2009. Three of those fatalities and 128 of the injuries were attributed to DUI collisions.
Common Injuries Suffered in Scottsdale Car Crashes
Given the right circumstances, even a minor Scottsdale crash could result in a serious injury. Here are a few examples of common injuries suffered in Scottsdale car accidents:
- Whiplash: Injuries to the neck caused by a sudden movement of the head, backward, forward or sideways, is referred to as whiplash. It is very common for whiplash injury symptoms to surface weeks or months after a car accident. Often, car accident victims fail to seek treatment until serious complications develop.
- Concussion: The term concussion describes a closed head injury to the brain resulting from an impact to the head. In an auto accident, this could involve a vehicle occupant's head hitting the steering, window, dashboard or the inside of the vehicle. Serious concussions can lead to memory loss, confusion, dizziness and severe headaches.
- Broken bones: This includes any type of fracture. Many broken bones injuries require extensive physical therapy sessions. Depending upon the type of job the victim has, a broken bone injury could result in long periods of time away from work.
- Spinal cord damage: The symptoms of a spinal cord injury range from back pain to paralysis. Victims of Scottsdale car accidents that become disabled because of spinal cord damage should seek compensation for long-term treatment and care.
- Traumatic brain injury: These serious injuries can be caused by blunt trauma to the head or by a sudden shaking that causes the brain to collide with the inside of the skull. The more severe the trauma the greater the chances for a permanent disability, change in personality, memory loss, loss of motor functions and decreased physical abilities.
Claim for Compensation
Anyone injured in a Scottsdale car accident would be well advised to speak to a skilled Scottsdale personal injury attorney at The Breyer Law Offices, P.C. We understand the severe physical, emotional and financial repercussions victims and their families suffer in the aftermath of a serious car accident. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a Scottsdale car accident caused by the negligence of another driver or a dangerous roadway, please contact our office to understand your legal rights and options.
