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Updated June 21, 2024 There is no average settlement for back and neck injuries suffered in a car accident because every case is unique. Each personal injury victim will have different damages, but you can generally recover a settlement to compensate for your losses related to the accident.

What You Are Entitled to After a Car Accident

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Updated February 13, 2025 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...

Updated February 13, 2025 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 symptoms of a concussion...

Updated February 13, 2025

Injuries that may be common after a car accident include:

• Bone fractures
• Soft-tissue injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Neck injuries
• Severe cuts

Updated February 13, 2025

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 claim is disputed, it may take...