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A Negligent Driver Could Leave You with These 3 Types of Injuries

Andrea Ligon • Nov 18, 2021
Car Crash Accident – Washington, DC – Wingfield, Ginsburg & Lipp PC

Unfortunately, auto accidents are becoming all too common in Maryland. But, of course, that’s nothing new, as the events have been regular occurrences here for quite some time now. According to the website Zero Deaths Maryland, the Old Line State had these five-year averages after 2020:

  • 506 Fatal Crashes
  • 80,226 Property Damage Crashes
  • 32,315 Injury Crashes

That averages out to 113,047 annually over those five years. So, as we said, car crashes are becoming way too common here. On many occasions, negligence causes the events. Just FYI, negligent acts include things like texting and driving, drinking and driving, and drowsy driving. If someone else’s recklessness leaves you seriously hurt, you may have the grounds to seek compensation. But, to get restitution, you must prove that negligence occurred, and that can be easier said than done.

It doesn’t have to be, though, because you can hire a Maryland car accident attorney to represent you in the matter. They will collect evidence and build a case that supports your position. It will be prepared and ready for trial, but it is also possible for the situation to get settled out of court. That is especially true if you choose the right Maryland car accident attorney.

You know, someone with experience and knowledge. The best of the best is who you need. So, where can you find such a professional? At Wingfield, Ginsburg, and Lipp, P.C., of course. Contact us for a free case review with a Maryland car accident attorney. They’ll be more than happy to look things over with you and discuss your options. Now, let’s look at some of the injuries you could sustain in a collision with a negligent driver.

1. Fractures/Broken Bones

If you’ve ever driven past an accident scene, you know the sight isn’t pretty. Hoods, doors, and roofs are often smashed and mangled. Thus, it’s no wonder that fractures and broken bones enter the picture after accidents.

2. Traumatic Brain Injuries

Car crashes are violent events. They send peoples’ heads whipping back and forth. Not only that, but they also make their heads slam into windows, doors, seats, and more. Moreover, that extreme jolting and jerking can lead to traumatic brain injuries like concussions or contusions.

3. Whiplash

No list of auto accident injuries would be complete without whiplash. As mentioned above, the head whips back and forth violently during collisions. As a result, people regularly develop whiplash, which causes neck stiffness, shoulder pain, headaches, and more when that happens. Symptoms of whiplash may only last for a short while, but they can also bug people for extended periods or their entire lives.

If these or other injuries enter your life because of a negligent driver, just know that help is only a phone call away. First, schedule a meeting with one of our attorneys. Then, if everything checks out, let them fight for the compensation you deserve.

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