Watkinsville Truck Accident Lawyer

Injuries to the back and spine are common in truck accidents, especially rear-end accidents.

Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a severe jerk to the head, typically in a motor vehicle accident. In more serious cases, neck herniations can occur requiring surgical treatment.

Head and facial injuries can result when the head jerks backward or forward on impact. In some cases, broken bones in the face can result from airbag and steering wheel injuries.

The spinal cord is a thick cord of nerve tissue contained and protected by our spines and vertebrae. It serves as the brain’s control and communications center and can perform many basic physical functions without consulting the brain at all. When it is injured, communications with the brain are lost, sometimes forever, which can cause paralysis.

Injuries caused by impact or trauma to the head or brain can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Some head trauma and brain trauma cases require extensive future medical care that could last the lifetime of the injury victim. At the very least, anyone involved in a trucking accident that is experiencing headaches should see a doctor to rule out a concussion or something more serious.

Fires are often a consequence of serious motor vehicle accidents. It only takes a short amount of exposure to extreme heat or flames to cause significant burn injuries. Burn injuries can require extensive medical care including hospitalization and skin graft surgeries.

Internal bleeding in the abdominal region is not an uncommon complaint for accident victims and is usually caused by seatbelts and airbags. Never assume that these are minor injuries that will heal on their own. It is possible to have internal organ damage, bleeding, or even a collapsed lung and not even know it.

Broken bones from serious truck accidents are not uncommon. These can range from moderate injuries such as broken or fractured ribs to more serious injuries such as broken arms, legs, and injuries of the cervical and lumbar spine.

Scars from burns, lacerations, or post-accident surgeries are common in serious truck accident cases. Many clients will generally speak to a plastic surgeon for a consultation to discuss the possibility of having revision surgery.  Even if you decide not to go through with the surgery, it is still a very good way to document the injury and the related damages.

Small children are always at risk of being injured in any accident scenario, including accidents involving large trucks. It is a best practice to make sure that children are always secured in their appropriate seats based on their age, weight, and height.

In cases involving head injuries or other very serious injuries, accident victims can be placed into medically-induced comas, or victims may fall into a coma because of the trauma itself. These types of cases require extensive medical care. They are what we would consider catastrophic injury cases even if the accident victim makes a full recovery.

In Georgia, claims for wrongful death can be brought by the appropriate legal representatives of the deceased party. These types of cases are incredibly complex and involve a significant amount of legal expertise. There are many issues and types of damages to consider after the loss of life due to someone else’s negligence.