According to the Nebraska Department of Highway Safety, one in every 46 Nebraska drivers will be involved in an auto accident each year, with the most common injury being neck strain, also known as whiplash. These injuries usually occur where a vehicle is hit from behind causing the driver’s head to snap forward and then back again. The injury, if serious can cause chronic pain and joint dysfunction.
The second common type of injury is a back injury which can be either soft tissue or spinal damage. The back is easily injured by impact and trauma which can cause nerve or muscular damage and herniated discs.
Head injuries are the third most common auto accident injury as the body can be tossed around the vehicle on impact. On the one hand it may be simple bruising or lacerations but it can be a TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury which is the result of a severe blow to the head. A TBI can be mild or extensive, and can occur regardless of how minimal the impact may be. They can cause memory loss, functional deficits, headaches, dizziness or loss of consciousness.
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident in Omaha, please call the Omaha truck accident attorneys of Harris & Associates at (402) 397-1200 or contact us online today. We can help you review your compensation options and ensure you are receiving the compensation you deserve.
