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How Serious are Injuries Sustained in a West Seattle Car Crash?

Many drivers in West Seattle and King County have had a “fender bender” – a motor vehicle collision that resulted either in no injuries or damage or only minor damage to the vehicles involved. Because of this, a commonly-held belief among some motorists is that serious, catastrophic injuries can rarely – if ever – come about as the result of a car wreck. Nothing could be further from the truth, however. Even with advances in automotive technology and safety features, severe harm can come about as the result of a West Seattle car wreck. This would include:

• Traumatic brain injuries, which can result in temporary or permanent disability and/or loss of functioning;
• Broken bones (especially arm, leg, and/or rib bones) that can require weeks or months to properly heal, cause significant physical pain and anguish, and limit your mobility and ability to work;
• Spine and neck injuries, which may also include damage to the spinal cord. These injuries may result in paralysis if the spinal cord is severed or extreme pain and loss of movement if the spinal cord is damaged;
• Internal injuries and damage to organs. This type of injury may not be easily diagnosed and/or may not result in any immediately-noticeable signs or symptoms. Without proper medical evaluation, serious harm may result before such an injury can be treated properly.

One of the most important things you can do following a car wreck in West Seattle is to go to the nearest emergency room and ask to be evaluated and treated for your injuries. Even if you do not believe your injuries are serious, you should find time to go to your doctor’s office or local urgent care center for evaluation. Doing so not only helps ensure that any latent or hidden injuries are promptly identified and treated (thereby limiting the amount of harm you suffered), but it is also important in showing that you took reasonable steps following the accident to protect your health (which helps preserve your rights to financial compensation).

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OTHER STEPS TO TAKE FOLLOWING A WEST SEATTLE CAR COLLISION

After you have summoned law enforcement and/or emergency medical services to your location, you should concentrate on keeping yourself and your passengers safe. If you can do so safely and without causing further injury to yourself or another person, move to a safe location out of the way of other traffic. As time and your abilities permit, you should also consider:

• Obtaining the name and contact information for other drivers involved in the crash (as well as their insurance information), law enforcement officers who respond to investigate the crash, and eyewitnesses who claim to have witnessed the crash and/or assisted you and others involved after the crash.
• Create a detailed and written statement of how the accident came about. Doing so soon after the accident can help you in remembering important details about the crash when giving statements weeks or months after the accident.

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Do Not Hesitate to Reach Out to Our Seattle Personal Injury Attorneys for Assistance

Retaining the services of Khan Injury Law, PLLC as soon as possible after your crash can provide you with a knowledgeable and compassionate advocate who can guide you through the steps of your legal recover. Contact the passionate West Seattle car accident lawyers at Khan Injury Law, PLLC by calling (206) 460-1725 or by contacting the firm online and let our firm assist you and your family after a West Seattle car wreck.