Long term consequences of motor vehicle accidents

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• Long term consequences of motor vehicle accidents

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• Serious motor vehicle accidents can leave the
  patient severely injured or even disabled for
  the rest of the life. Some of the long term
  consequences of motor vehicle accidents are
  mentioned below.

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Brain/ head related injuries

• Traumatic brain injuries are caused by the force
  generated in a motor vehicle accident where the
  head crashes or collides into the windshield,
  dashboard or other part of the vehicle.

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• Brain injuries can be classifies into 2 types
• Closed brain injuries If the internal nerves in
  the brain are damaged due to sudden bump or
  movement during the accident, then it is called a
  closed brain injury.
• Penetrating brain injuries During the accident,
  an external object like glass piece or any sharp
  metal object penetrates into head causing damage
  to the brain. This is called penetrating brain
  injury.

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• Traumatic brain injuries may damage internal
  nerves of the brain leading to temporary or
  permanent disability of certain limbs of the
  body.
• Persons who experience traumatic brain injuries
  may face several problems like weak memory,
  weakness in arms and legs, inability to hear or
  see properly, impaired sense of balance, memory
  loss etc.

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Soft tissue/Whiplash injuries

• Whiplash/soft tissue injuries suffered in
  automobile accidents are mostly related to neck,
  shoulder and spinal cord injuries. This type of
  injuries occurs due to sudden flexion of neck,
  back or when heavy weights fall on spinal cord
  during the accident.

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• The long term consequence may be permanent
  disability due to spinal cord damage. Other
  consequences may include neck pain, back pain,
  headache, inability to concentrate, pickiness in
  neck and shoulders, irritation etc.
• All these temporary consequences can be cured
  within 3-6 months, but few individuals continue
  to suffer the symptoms like neck pain and
  headache.

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• In case you are facing any of the above
  consequences due to motor vehicle accident caused
  due to the negligent driving of other party, then
  you have the right to claim compensation and hold
  the responsible party.

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Bronx Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyer

• A motor vehicle accident lawyer can help you
  receive the compensation by taking the case to
  court trials if you are not satisfied with the
  settlement offered by the negligent party.

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• Dervishi Law Group P.C., the New York personal
  injury law firm has experienced personal injury
  attorneys who can help you with your motor
  vehicle accident claim.
• If you want free initial consultation to discuss
  your needs with an attorney, call Dervishi Law
  Group P.C. at 917-300-0797/718-619-4525.

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