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Car Accidents: A Case of Hidden Injuries

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One of the cases that stands out in my mind is kind of an example of many that I’ve handled where the person who’s injured might not have a ton of damage on the outside of the vehicle. Their vehicle isn’t totaled and it’s still driveable, but for whatever reason, the mechanics of the crash caused their body to just go haywire and they have got injuries that they have never dealt with before. They have got back problems, neck problems. And a lot of these injuries, unfortunately, can be permanent. You know, there’s a lot that a chiropractor can help with or that, you know, maybe physical therapists can help with, but unfortunately, for some of my clients even throughout that course of treatment they don’t end up at 100 percent at the end.

And so one such case involved a lady who experienced an accident where, you know, the other person in the vehicle had a little bit of treatment but was essentially fine, however, she wasn’t. She had to go through injections. She had to go through months and months of treatment. And at the end of the case, we were able to recover a good amount of money for her because she was such an honest and straightforward person that it made it easy to show how huge of an impact this injury had on her life.

Seattle, WA personal injury attorney Erica Buckley talks about a memorable car accident case and how she got a favorable outcome for her injured client. She explains that one particular case that remains vivid in my memory serves as an exemplar for many similar cases I’ve handled. It highlights a common scenario where the injured individual may not have significant damage to their vehicle externally. The car may still be drivable and not totaled. However, due to the dynamics of the crash, their body undergoes tremendous strain, resulting in injuries they have never encountered before. These injuries often manifest as back problems, neck problems, and other issues, some of which can unfortunately be permanent. While chiropractors or physical therapists can provide some relief, for many of my clients, even after extensive treatment, they do not fully recover to their pre-accident condition.

In this specific case, a woman was involved in an accident where the other person in the vehicle received minor treatment and was essentially fine. However, the woman’s injuries necessitated injections and several months of treatment. Throughout the legal proceedings, we were able to secure a significant amount of compensation for her. Her honesty and straightforwardness played a crucial role in demonstrating the immense impact the injury had on her life.

This case serves as a testament to the importance of understanding that injuries resulting from accidents can be much more than meets the eye. It reinforces the need to recognize the long-term physical and emotional toll such incidents can have on individuals, and the importance of fighting for their rights and rightful compensation.

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