Traffic accidents are on the rise in Orlando and so are the injuries associated with them. Approximately 3 million people in the United States injured in car accidents every year!
In fact, I-4 tops the list as the most deadliest interstates in America. According to Every Quote, “The highway has also been in the top 10 most dangerous interstates for the past six years.”
Though auto accidents may be similar in nature, no two are exactly the same. The law office if James P. Kelley has successfully represented many car accident victims and have seen the most common injuries from crashes here in Central Florida.
The Pain of Whiplash
“Whiplash refers to the rapid snapping back of a person’s head during a collision, which hyperextends the neck and damages nerves and ligaments, often resulting in chronic symptoms such as persistent pain and lack of mobility. It can occur at crash speeds as low as 10 mph,” according to Consumer Reports.
Unseen Injuries
It is common for injuries associated with car accidents not to have visible symptoms or signs. Such as concussion, trauma to the brain, internal bleeding. and organ damage. It is easy to feel overwhelmed after a car accident, adrenaline may be high, and injuries can go unnoticed, which is why medical attention may be necessary, even after a minor crash.
The forceful jerk of a car accident often causes spinal cord injury, which can have lasting effects.
If you’ve been involved in a car accident in the Orlando area, it is important to contact an experienced accident attorney to ensure you receive compensation for medical treatment, loss of wages, pain and suffering.
Contact the law office of James P. Kelley for a free consultation.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the law office of James P. Kelley encourages everyone to join us in learning more about breast cancer and support those who are suffering with the disease.
Though we have made great progress in early detection, cancer treatment and finding a cure, we still have a long way to go.