Kirk Bernard Discusses the Types of Injuries Sustained in Auto Accidents
The law defines personal injury as any type of harm you may have suffered as a result of an accident or intentional infliction. In working with personal injury victims in Washington, Kirk Bernard has seen first-hand that these injuries can include physical injury, emotional suffering or distress and psychological trauma sustained. When you are injured in an auto accident, your injuries may be classified as minor, moderate, major or catastrophic.
Minor and moderate injuries are injuries such as strains, sprains, broken bones, bruises or lacerations. These may be painful injuries involving substantial medical expenses, but these are also injuries that will usually heal quickly and completely. Some types of moderate injuries such as neck or back sprains can take a longer time to mend and may require extended physical therapy. Soft tissue injuries such as injuries to nerves, muscles and connective tissue also fall under this category. Some of these injuries can result in chronic pain and disability. Sometimes, even moderate injuries may prevent you from keeping a job or caring for your loved ones.
Major and catastrophic injuries are the types of injuries that can change your life in the long run or permanently. Examples of such injuries are head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, burns, loss of limbs, or spinal cord injuries that could lead to paralysis. These are also very often, the types of injuries that could leave you disabled for the rest of your life or unable to keep a job and earn a living. The damages you receive in your Washington auto accident case will depend on the nature and severity of your injuries and how those injuries have affected your life.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington auto accident, please contact the reputed Seattle personal injury lawyers at The Bernard Law Firm at 1-800-418-8282 or e-mail us at info@bernardlawgroup.com to schedule your FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation. We can also send you our FREE brochure, which has useful, educational information to help you better understand your rights. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.
