75 PA CSA §1702, which provides the meaning of terms associated with motor vehicle accident liability, defines a serious injury as one that causes the victim’s death, serious impairment of bodily function, or permanent serious disfigurement. While this definition remains vague, further legislation has clarified the definition and how it is determined to some extent. …
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You can get a concussion from a car accident, as well as other types of head trauma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), which occurs when a blow or sudden jolt to the head interferes with normal brain function. Concussion Symptoms The …
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Injuries that may be common after a car accident include: Bone fractures Soft-tissue injuries Spinal cord injuries Neck injuries Severe cuts Mayo Clinic explains that one injury commonly associated with car accidents is whiplash. Whiplash may be most likely to occur in rear-end accidents. If you or a loved one have injuries that came from …
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How long a car accident claim takes to settle varies from case to case. If your car accident involved relatively minor damages and injuries, it could be settled within months. If your accident resulted in severe injuries, permanent physical or mental impairment, or loss of earning capacity, it could take longer to resolve. If your …
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According to the Mayo Clinic, you typically show signs of a whiplash injury within hours or days of being involved in a car accident. While it is more common to recognize the signs of whiplash within 24 hours of an accident, symptoms may not appear until a few days go by. As a result, how …
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