Drivers and passengers are at risk of injury any time they are involved in a car accident. While some car accidents are minor fenders benders, others are serious collisions than leave the occupants in the car severely injured.  

Types of injuries a driver or passenger may sustain during an accident can range from minor bruising to brain damage, permanent disability, and even death. One of the most common types of injury is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the neck is snapped backed and forth due to excessive force. This type of injury is particularly common in rear-end collisions. 

Other types of car accident injuries include:

• Broken or fractured bones
• Internal bleeding or bruising
• Brain & spinal cord injuries
• Back and neck injuries
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Soft tissue injuries
• Paralysis (quadriplegia or paraplegia)
• Permanent disability

An experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus can help you take advantage of all your legal options following a car accident injury. Under California personal injury law, you are entitled to be compensated for your pain and suffering, property damage, lost wages, and medical bills if you can prove your injuries stemmed from an accident caused by a negligent or reckless driver. To learn more about your rights to recovery, feel free to contact the office today at (888) 203-PAIN to arrange a consultation to discuss your case.