When car accident victims suffer serious injuries, they may be able to recover compensation through an injury claim. Car accidents can cause many types of injuries that vary in severity from mild cuts and bruises to serious brain and spinal cord injuries that can lead to permanent disabilities. After a car crash, it is important to seek both medical and legal help as soon as possible. In some cases, car accident injuries aren't obvious right away, so you should be examined by a doctor even if it was a relatively low speed collision. You will need medical records to prove that the auto accident caused your injuries if you plan to seek compensation through an auto accident lawsuit.

Auto accident injuries can affect various parts of the body, including internal organs. Head, back, and neck injuries are among the most common types of car accident injuries. Whiplash is commonly sustained in rear end accidents when the victim's head is hurled forward and backward. Fortunately, whiplash injuries are not life-threatening and most victims can recover relatively quickly. Injuries to the head, brain, neck, or spinal cord are often the most serious kinds of auto accident injuries and can result in quadriplegia or even death.

Common car accident injuries include:

• Sprains
• Torn muscles or ligaments
• Joint injuries, such as dislocations
• Fractures and broken bones, including ribs, arms, and legs
• Head injuries, such as facial bruises and dental injuries
• Brain injuries, such as concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and closed head injuries
• Neck injuries, such as whiplash
• Back injuries, such as disc and spine injuries and lumbar strains
• Spinal cord injuries
• Lacerations and cuts

In order to detect car accident injuries, medical professionals can use a range of medical tests. Through the use of x-rays, CT or CAT scans, MRIs, and bone scans, doctors can determine the nature and extent of an individual's car accident injuries.

If you have suffered injuries in a car accident, you may be eligible to seek compensation through a car accident lawsuit. An auto accident lawyer can determine if you have a valid auto accident injury claim and advise you of your rights.