Car Accidents: How could this happen to me?

Car accidents happen to good people each day. Even with leaps and bounds in safety technology, accidents can and will continue to occur, and people will continued to be seriously injured or killed on our roads. Compound the fact that just about everyone has a cellphone, and the statistics that you will be involved in a mishap involving your vehicle are high. Each car crash lawyer in our office has been involved in a car accident, some worse than others. One of our founding partners was seriously injured as a passenger in a vehicle when he was younger. It was an experience that resulted in his decision to devote the remainder of his life to protecting the legal rights of citizens placed in a similar situation.

Many head-on car accidents are a result of driver inattention and crossing the centerline of traffic. Lane departure is one of the leading causes of fatal accidents in Missouri. A violent impact on a rural two-lane road happens each day in this state. The only way to increase your chances of not being seriously injured in a crash is to learn the skills of defensive driving. Put down the handheld cellphone and use a bluetooth enabled headset if you absolutely must use the phone while driving. Do not text message or email. There are programs out there now that will read texts and emails to you, instead of having you take your eyes of the road.

If you end up being hit by another driver, get to a hospital immediately and have your injuries diagnosed by an experienced physician. Some people think that a chiropractor is the best way to treat whiplash or other spine injury from a crash, but that is often not the case. Never go to a chiropractor until you first have consulted with your primary care doctor and a specialist. For example, if you have a neck or back injury, seek consultation from a neurologist or orthopedist. This is important for a multitude of reasons. But first and foremost, it is critical for your good medical care.

Whiplash injury from a car accident can cause a lifetime of medical complications, including an increased susceptibility to future surgeries. This is one of the most common types of injuries caused by a rear-end car accident. Our law firm has represented clients that are the safest of drivers, but they were involved in an unavoidable collision. It is important to handle your claim carefully. Contacting an experienced auto accident lawyer is crucial in obtaining the advice necessary to protect your rights and permit recovery from the party who caused the accident and his/her liability insurance carrier.