San Francisco Car Accident Attorney

Common Car Accident Injuries

A car is a terrible danger to innocent people when a negligent, drunk or aggressive driver is behind the wheel. Speeding and reckless driving can lead to devastating injuries and wrongful death. Even minor fender -benders can leave a victim with a spin e injury and lifelong back pain or other physical injuries . If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, it is very important that you secure high quality legal representation in order to protect your right to compensation for all injuries and other damages sustained in the accident. A skilled and knowledgeable San Francisco personal injury attorney can greatly increase your chances of receiving full compensation for these injuries , no matter how serious. Our firm represents the injured in all types of car accident claims, including those that result from texting while driving, rear-end accidents, head-on accidents, and those that are the result of driver distraction, or drunk driving accidents.

One of the most common injuries as a result of a car accident is an injury to the neck and spine. Automobile safety precautions such as seatbelts and airbags, while saving lives, can also leave an individual susceptible to injury in these areas. Whiplash is a common injury to the neck and spine in which the head whips violently around while the individual's body remains secured by a seatbelt, causing damage to muscles and nerves. Individuals are also vulnerable to concussions and traumatic brain injuries as well as spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries. An accident can throw a passenger's head violently against a window, steering wheel, or any other part of the car. In cases of car accidents, the fact is that any part of the body can be permanently injured.

Car Accident Attorney in San Francisco

The amount of compensation you can seek in the event of a car accident can be significantly impacted by the skill of your attorney. Our attorneys at Bostwick & Peterson LLP have the experience and talent necessary to help you pursue the compensation you deserve. We employ a dedicated physician to evaluate our clients in order to determine the full extent of their injuries, and to analyze how these injuries will affect that individual in the future, with regard to medical treatment and predicted costs. You can rest assured that with our firm you are in sure and capable hands.

Contact a San Francisco car accident attorney to learn more about the common injuries sustained in a car accident.