More than 2.4 million people were injured in motor vehicle crashes in a single recent year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A significant portion of the injuries were catastrophic or life-threatening. These types of motor vehicle accident injuries can leave car crash victims suffering from long-term or permanent disability and requiring extensive medical treatment or ongoing care.
The Most Severe and Life-Threatening Injuries in Car Accidents
Some of the worst types of severe injuries from motor vehicle accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that can leave victims with permanent cognitive and physical disability due to brain injuries from the brain striking the inside of the skull
- Spine injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, and spinal cord injuries that can leave victims with partial or complete paralysis
- Severe burn injuries that require extensive skin grafts and can leave victims scarred, disfigured, and susceptible to infection
- Internal organ damage and internal bleeding that can worsen before symptoms begin showing, and requires immediate medical treatment
- Amputations and crush injuries, most often seen in rollover accidents and crashes involving large trucks
- Compound fractures, where broken bones penetrate the skin, that require surgery and leave the victim susceptible to dangerous infections
- Facial injuries that leave car accident victims with significant and lasting disfigurement
- Knee injuries, shoulder injuries, and other joint damage that can cause significant mobility issues
- Fatal car accident injuries
Long-Term Consequences of Catastrophic Car Accident Injuries
Catastrophic car accident injuries can have lifelong impacts on victims, including chronic pain, permanent disability, ongoing medical care, and inability to work. Such injuries also often have a significant emotional impact on victims and their families, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological injuries.
In general, the more severe your injuries are, the more your car accident claim could be worth. However, to make the most of your claim, it is crucial that you work with an experienced attorney who can correctly calculate the value of your case and assertively negotiate or litigate to pursue maximum compensation.
How D. Michael Mullori, Jr., Attorney at Law, Helps Victims of Severe Car Accident Injuries
Under Virginia law, all drivers must have liability coverage as part of their auto insurance policies. This coverage compensates victims injured by the driver, and the minimum coverage required depends on when the policy was obtained.
For policies obtained between January 1, 2022, and January 1, 2025, the minimums are:
- $30,000 per person for bodily injury
- $60,000 per accident for bodily injury
- $20,000 per accident for property damage
For policies obtained on or after January 1, 2025, the minimums are:
- $50,000 per person for bodily injury
- $100,000 per accident for bodily injury
- $25,000 per accident for property damage
One of the most important roles a car accident attorney plays is negotiating with the at-fault driver’s insurance company to seek a settlement that covers all your accident-related losses. Insurance companies are always looking for ways to deny or devalue claims, so having an experienced attorney on your side could make a significant difference. And if the insurance company still refuses to offer a fair settlement to cover your serious injuries from an auto accident, your lawyer can seek maximum compensation in court through a personal injury lawsuit.
Get Legal Help for Life-Changing Car Accident Injuries
If you suffered severe car accident injuries in Virginia, contact D. Michael Mullori, Jr., Attorney at Law, for a free consultation with an experienced and compassionate personal injury lawyer. Mike Mullori has been representing injury victims and their families in Prince William County since 1999, and he is prepared to fight for your right to compensation. Don’t wait, as Virginia provides victims only two years to file their legal claims.
