Common Injuries From Brooklyn Car Accidents
Were you injured in a Brooklyn car accident? Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers can help. Contact us today at (718) 550-3601 for a free consultation. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. We’ll fight for the maximum amount you deserve.
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental injury in Brooklyn, NY. While most injuries from a car crash are minor and heal quickly, thousands of people each year suffer long-term impairment, chronic pain, or disability.
If someone else caused your accident, you may have a right to hold them responsible for your financial losses, pain, and anguish. An experienced Brooklyn car accident lawyer can help you do that.
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Why Choose Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers After a Car Accident in Brooklyn, NY?
When a serious car accident disrupts your life, Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers can get you back on track.
Our attorneys have earned recognition from America’s Top 100 Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Super Lawyers. We have over 40 years of experience handling car accident cases in Brooklyn, New York, and the surrounding boroughs. We’ve recovered millions for injured victims and know what it takes to win.
Our team will support you, listen to your story, and build a strong case through diligent investigation and evidence collection. We’ll talk with insurers, negotiate on your behalf, challenge any claims that you share fault, and consult with experts to determine the true value of your case. With us, you get tireless legal advocacy for the compensation you deserve.
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What Are Common Injuries from Car Accidents in Brooklyn?
Over 30,000 traffic accidents happen in Brooklyn every year. Most car accidents cause only minor injuries or property damage. However, thousands of people are hurt or killed each year. Even minor injuries can lead to serious, long-term health problems.
The most common injuries our lawyers see from New York car accidents are:
Airbag Injuries
Even when they function as intended, airbags can cause injuries in a crash, including facial and eye injuries. Sadly, malfunctioning airbags have injured thousands. Defective airbags may deploy outside of a crash or with too much force. They may propel dangerous shrapnel into the car’s cabin – or fail to deploy at all. If you were hurt by a defective airbag, you may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
Back Injuries
Back injuries are common in car accidents. Injuries can vary from pulled muscles to more serious issues like herniated discs or fractures. You might feel aching, stabbing pain, or notice weakness or tingling down your legs. Chronic back pain is a major cause of disability. It can sometimes start with a seemingly small injury, like one from a car accident.
Brain Injuries
Traffic accidents cause more than 13% of all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Concussions are the most common form of TBI from a crash. TBIs often occur with whiplash and can result from rapid movement of the head. An accident may also cause more serious brain injuries with potentially long-lasting effects.
Chest Injuries
Car accidents can cause chest injuries, typically from hitting the steering wheel or from the force of airbag deployment. Common chest injuries include cracked ribs and collapsed lungs, often making it painful to breathe, cough, or move.
Fractures
Broken bones are common in high‑impact accidents. The most common fractures include the collarbone, sternum, facial bones, femur, and pelvis. A broken bone can mean a long recovery time. Some people experience nonunion (non-healing fractures) or malunion (abnormal healing). This may mean chronic pain and limited mobility.
Joint Injuries
Car accidents often cause joint injuries. These may include:
- Knee injuries, such as meniscus tears, ACL tears, and patellar fractures
- Shoulder injuries, including shoulder dislocation, rotator cuff tears, and sternoclavicular joint injuries
- Facet joints, which connect the vertebrae of the spine
- Ankle sprains, strains, and fractures
- Elbow injuries
- Wrist fractures, sprains, and strains
Sometimes traumatic joint injuries cause post-traumatic arthritis. This is a type of osteoarthritis that may develop months or years after the accident.
Neck Injuries
Whiplash is a common neck injury in car accidents, especially in rear-end collisions. Less serious accidents with little vehicle damage can still cause whiplash, which may have long-term effects like limited range of motion, stiffness, and pain.
Nerve Damage
Nerve damage in car accidents can happen from direct injuries like severed nerves or indirectly through pinched or compressed nerves. Pinched nerves are more common and may cause numbness, tingling, or pain in the arms and legs. Without treatment, pinched nerves can lead to permanent nerve damage. This often means chronic pain and/or permanent reduced sensation.
Organ Damage
A powerful blow to the stomach or chest could damage organs inside, like your liver, spleen, or kidneys. Organ damage can cause pain and swelling that is not noticeable at first. When an organ is injured in a car crash, you risk internal bleeding and permanent changes to organ function.
Seatbelt Injuries
Wearing a seatbelt is the law in New York. Though seatbelts save lives, the sudden stop can transfer the crash’s impact, potentially causing injury. Seatbelt injuries vary from bruising to broken bones or even organ damage. Common serious injuries include broken ribs and breastbones, or injury to the bowel and spleen.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Your soft tissues absorb much of the crash impact. The force can stretch ligaments, tear tendons, or strain muscles. Other types of soft tissue injuries include lacerations and nerve damage. An insurance company might not consider soft tissue injuries as serious because they are not easily visible on scans and other diagnostic procedures.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are among the most devastating injuries. These catastrophic injuries cause paralysis and/or loss of sensation below the injury. Victims who develop quadriplegia or paraplegia must adapt to an entirely new lifestyle and face serious complications like bedsores and infection.
Call our Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
If another driver caused your Brooklyn car accident, you may be able to hold them legally responsible for your injuries and financial losses. You deserve the opportunity to recover and move forward. Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers is here to guide you through the process.
We have successfully handled countless car accident claims, getting our clients life-changing settlements and verdicts. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront or out of pocket. Our dedicated legal team will tirelessly advocate for you while you focus on healing.
Reach out today for a free consultation with an experienced Brooklyn car accident attorney. We will answer your questions, explain your options, and pursue the full compensation you need to rebuild your life.
