What to do after you have been in a single-car collision?
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We’re here to listenCommon Types of Single-Car Collisions
Legate Injury Lawyers help people who’ve been injured in many types of single-car collisions, including:
- Colliding with a stationary object such as a tree, guardrail, or concrete barrier caused by poorly maintained roads
- Snow and ice and slippery conditions
- Construction
- Losing control of the vehicle and crashing into a ditch or embankment.
- Hitting an animal on the road, such as a deer or a cow.
- Overturning the vehicle on a sharp curve
- Crashing into a building or other structure due to driver error or mechanical failure.
- Hitting a pothole or debris on the road, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
- Failing to navigate a turn or intersection and colliding with a curb or median caused by incorrect signage
Common Types of Single-Car Collision Injuries
The injuries that you or your loved one sustained from a single-car collision could range from minor to serious—even life-threatening. Some of the most common injuries our clients are recovering from include:
- Concussions
- Whiplash injuries
- Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD)
- Broken bones
- Headaches and head injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain
- Soft tissue injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Nerve damage
- Arm and hand numbness
- Muscle and ligament damage
- Paralysis
- Internal organ damage
- Bruising
- Disfigurement
- Amputation