Understanding Common Automobile Accident Injuries in Jupiter, FL

According to a report issued recently by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were over six million automobile accidents in the U.S. in 2009 and one or more people sustained injuries in more than three million of them.

If you suffer a Jupiter auto accident injury, contact the skilled attorneys at Smith, Ivey, and Fronrath, P.L.

A car accident injury in Jupiter, however, can be tricky and often difficult to determine. While the severity of a person’s injuries is often directly related to the speed of the automobiles involved, this is not always the case. Some people have been seriously injured in seemingly minor collisions, and other times car accident victims are unaware of their injuries until days or even weeks after the accident. If you feel any kind of pain after an accident, visit your doctor for a thorough exam.

Some common injuries from car accidents

Common car accident injuries include ones to the following parts of the body:

Whiplash is the most common automobile accident injury in Jupiter, but often the least serious, while injuries to the head and brain, spinal cord, and internal organs are sometimes extremely serious, debilitating and even life-threatening. However, all injuries sustained in car accidents in Jupiter should be taken seriously.

Pursuing a car accident lawsuit

While there is no exact formula to determine the amount of compensation you will be awarded if you win your Jupiter automobile accident injury claim, you are unlikely to secure a fair settlement without an experienced lawyer. Defending yourself in court is beyond the expertise of most people, and car insurance companies notoriously try to settle with car accident injury victims by offering a pittance. But if you were injured by a negligent, reckless, or drunk driver, you deserve justice. And with your police report and doctor’s record in hand and an experienced Jupiter car accident lawyer from Smith, Ivey, and Fronrath, P.L. by your side, you can achieve a fair settlement.

If  you or a loved one has been involved in, or has questions regarding, an automobile accident, please call the Law Office of  Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, P.L. at 561.622.0622, or send an email to info@injuryattorneysforjustice.com.