Lake County Attorneys Help Car Accident Victims
After reaching a historic low in 2014, Indiana traffic fatality rates have risen in recent years, and there were 911 traffic deaths in the state in 2017, up from 821 in 2016. If you lost a loved one in a fatal car accident in Indiana due to another driver’s negligence, the car accident attorneys at Kelly Law Offices, LLC are ready to help you fight for fair compensation.
Indiana Car Accident Injuries
Those who are involved in automobile accidents often sustain serious injuries, such as:
- Contusions
- Fractures
- Head injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Herniated discs
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Soft tissue injuries, such as whiplash
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
The type of injuries suffered will depend upon a variety of factors, including speed, angle of the crash, and size of the vehicles involved. Different types of accidents tend to cause different kinds of injuries. Some common types of crashes and the injuries that can result include:
- Head-on collisions – injuries to the head, brain, back, and spinal cord.
- Rear-end collisions – whiplash, as well as other neck and back injuries.
- Side-impact crashes – head, brain, neck, back, chest, abdominal, pelvic, and soft tissue injuries.
- Rollover accidents – broken bones, spinal injuries, brain, and soft tissue injuries.
- Accidents involving commercial trucks – catastrophic injuries, burns, and exposure to hazardous materials.
If your injury has been described as a MIST (minor impact soft tissue), this refers to a claim that many auto insurers make that the occupants of vehicles sustaining minimal property damage cannot sustain serious or permanent injuries. This is far from the truth, and an attorney experienced with MIST injuries will understand the hidden damages, long term treatment, and therapy associated with these types of injuries that must be accounted for in any settlement or award.
Contact an Experienced Lake County, Indiana Car Accident Attorney Today
Did you sustain serious injuries in a car accident in Lake County, Indiana? Contact Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to schedule your free initial consultation today.
