Motor Vehicle Accidents

We take our safety for granted while driving in our cars and taking public transportation. No one is ever truly prepared for a major accident with another car, truck, or bus. Such accidents often cause extremely serious injuries and life-long disabilities. On top of that, serious head trauma, broken bones, pain, and other serious wounds can lead to huge hospital bills. And a long absence from work can lead to lost wages or even loss of employment.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, someone in the United States is involved in an accident every ten seconds. There are millions of accidents every year and, unfortunately, tens of thousands are either paralyzed or killed. The most common causes of motor vehicle accidents include the following:

• Fatigue
• Distraction
• Defective Equipment
• Poor Road Conditions
• Reckless Driving
• Speeding
• Drunk Driving

If you are seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, the first thing you should do is dial 911 (or make sure someone else does). Your health is what matters most. Second, if you are able to speak to the police, tell them exactly what happened and make sure they understand and write it down carefully. Then, see if there were any witnesses and get their names and phone numbers. People are very willing to come forward and aid in your case.

You should seek medical attention as soon as possible because a motor vehicle injury may seem insignificant at first but flare up days or even weeks later. An example is an injury to the spinal cord. The first signs of such an injury are muscle tightness and radiating pain to your legs and arms. You may also have tingling or numbness in your fingers or toes.

If you follow these rules, your case will take care of itself.

No one should suffer needlessly due to the fault of someone else. Contact The Law Office of Mark A. Marino to set up a free consultation regarding your case.