Texas Rear-End Accidents Can Cause Serious Injury

Many victims of rear-end car accidents in Houston are relieved after the wreck. Their cars may be damaged or disabled, but they have insurance and are thankful they’re not hurt.

But these same victims too often find that while the insurance company may have covered repair costs for their vehicle, it wasn’t enough to cover their bodily injuries that appeared weeks later.

Unfortunately, many people assume that since they were able to walk away after a “simple” car crash, they were not injured. But there are serious injuries that take days, weeks, or months to fully show symptoms—and the settlement you accepted after the accident may not be enough to cover your medical costs.

Some of the most common injuries caused by rear-impact crashes in Texas include:

• Whiplash. When you are struck from behind, your head is thrown backward as your body moves forward, putting pressure on the neck and cervical spine.
• Airbag injuries. A deployed airbag will provide cushioning in the event of a crash, but the speed at which it flies up can cause a broken nose, rib fractures, vision problems or even a dislocated jaw.
• Pelvic fracture. A seatbelt will ensure that you are not thrown from the vehicle in a high-impact crash, but in a rear-end collision, the belt may compress your hips and cause a painful fracture.
• Spinal injury. The majority of neck injuries treated annually in the US are caused by auto accidents. Some spinal injuries occur at the neck but many are lower back injuries that result in partial or total paralysis.
• Death. Many motorists don’t realize that rear-end accidents can be fatal. Rear-end accidents are more likely to be fatal when passengers are seniors or children. Also, the risk of death can increase if the accident pushed the front car into another object.

We know that many people are in shock after an accident. They just want to go home, to feel safe, and to get past the accident. But as trusted Houston car crash attorneys, we can tell you that insurance adjusters will take advantage of your situation by offering victims tiny settlements in the days after a crash to make sure the victim cannot seek full damages later.

The attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom can help you get compensation for the full extent of your injuries, including lost wages, medical treatment, and ongoing rehabilitation. To find out how we can help you, call us toll-free at (877) 724-7800 for a free consultation, or click the link above for a FREE copy of our book, The Insider's Guide to Winning Your Texas Car Accident Case.