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In car accidents, passengers are vulnerable to several dangers which can result in significant harm. Some of the most damaging injuries are those involving the neck because of the long-term effects they can have on the victim.
These are some of the most common neck injuries sustained in car accidents:
- Whiplash: Most commonly caused by rear-end crashes, whiplash occurs when the neck and head experience a sudden jolt, forcing a back-and-forth motion that can damage the base of the neck and the underlying ligaments.
- Bruising and Lacerations: While seatbelts can help save a passenger’s life, they can also cause non-fatal injuries such as bruising and lacerations around your neck. These cuts can result in infection or damage to tendons if the cut is deep enough.
- Soft Tissue Damage: These are injuries to the ligaments, muscles, and tendons around the area of your neck. They encompass all damages that don’t involve your bones and fractures.
- Vocal Cord Damage: Depending on the location of the injury, you may suffer impact to your larynx. As a result, this can harm your vocal cords, potentially even resulting in complete loss of use.
When you’re involved in a car accident, the negligent party should be held accountable for the injuries you have sustained. The most serious neck injuries can have long-lasting effects on the injured, resulting in the need for medical treatments, procedures, home care, and more.
At McGee Lerer, we fight to help you seek compensation to cover the expenses associated with your neck injury. We go the extra mile to hold the negligent party accountable because you deserve justice—and the liable party owes it to you to compensate you for the harm they’ve caused.
When you need legal advocates standing in your corner, our Santa Monica car accident attorneys are here for you. We can help you order medical records to prove the severity of your neck injury and walk you through the process with confidence.
For a free consultation, call us today at (310) 692-9582.