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Common Car Accident Injuries

Published 12/05/2011 | By

Whiplash  / Neck Injury

Neck injured suffered in car accidents can come in the form of whiplash and minor neck strain OR more serious complications such as injured disc or cervical radiculopathy.  According to WebMD, whiplash, which is also called neck sprain or neck strain, is injury to the neck where the inter vertebral joints, ligaments, discs, and  cervical muscles, and nerve roots are damaged.   The symptoms of whiplash include neck pain, stiffness, headache, shoulder pain, lower back pain, dizziness and numbness in the arm or hands… among other symptoms.   When someone suffers whiplash as result of a car accident, many times the pain doesn’t occur immediately because of natural pain hormones called endorphins may mask the pain for a while.  If you’ve been in accident and suspect whiplash, you should seek medical assistance as soon as possible to rule out other more serious injuries.

Head Injury / Traumatic Head Injury / Brain Injury

Head and brain injuries are very common injuries sustained in a car accident.  Head injury or brain injure can vary in degrees based on the circumstance of the impact.   However, in  many cases serious brain injury or traumatic brain injury occurs.   This is extremely serious and may lead to permanent impairment to the brains function. Typically brain injuries are most common in side impact car accidents and are due to quick acceleration or deceleration of the brain in the skull.   Brain injury diagnosis can be difficult and should be treated by a physical specializing in serious brain injuries.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an extremely serious injury that may result in a car accident.  Such a brain injury occurs when the external force of a car accident traumatizes the brain.  Brain injury may lead to permanent or temporary impairment of the brain’s functions.  Skull fractures, bruises of the brain (hematoma), and nerve damage are often related to such brain injury. Signs of traumatic brain injury can include headaches, seizures, lack of concentration, dizziness, memory loss, anxiety or depression.  Many of these symptoms are similar to whiplash and less severe injuries, so its best to seek medical addition immediately for the proper diagnosis.

Back Injury

Similar to whiplash where soft tissues of the neck are damaged, the back nerves, ligaments and muscles can be traumatized injured in  car accidents leading to pain and inflammation.  Neck and spine disc, as well as mid-back, lumbar disks in the lower back can all be injured as result of a car accident.  Serious complications can lead to the inability to function, such as walking, running or daily activities.  Typically, prescribed medications, physical therapy and even surgery are needed to treat back injuries.

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Hit & Run Accident

Published 11/22/2011 | By

If you are the injured victim of a hit and run accident, you certainly have a lot to worry about!   Not only do you you worry about your injuries and how those medical bills are going to be paid, you are also wondering if you will ever find the driver who hit you.  You’re probably worried about the work you’ve missed and about getting any property damage reimbursed, as well.


What To Do if Your Injured in a Hit and Run Accident

Hit and run accidents are very common.  It is not easy to locate the responsible drivers. There are some steps and ways to locate the responsible driver. First of all it is better to contact the authorities as soon as possible so that police can help you.

Dealing with car accidents in Florida, like anywhere else is always irritating, especially if the person who caused your injury was a hit and run driver. Fortunately, you are still able to claim damages under the uninsured motorist coverage with your own insurance company. Make sure, however, you contact the police immediately after the accident in order to provide your insurance company with the report that acknowledged that it was a hit and run accident.
You don’t have to deal with this alone.   We can help!  At Jaspon & Armas, PA we have dealt with this situation with many clients and have been fortunate enough to help them through this tough time in their lives.  We can do the same for you!  Please consider giving us a call for a free consultation.  Remember, it doesn’t cost you anything to hire us and we are only paid if we get money for you!

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Pedestrian Accident in Orlando

Published 11/21/2011 | By

A pedestrian who has been injured by being hit by and automobile usually endures serious injuries simply because of the powerful force the human body suffers upon impact with a motor vehicle.  The human body was not built to absorb a collision from a vehicle weighing two or more tons.  Unfortunately, in many cases the injury to the pedestrian can be catastrophic.  The pedestrian usually incurs thousands in medical bills, lost work, pain and suffering, and many other costs as well.  That is why it is crucial that the pedestrian hires the right attorney to protect their rights and recover everything  that is recoverable under the law to compensate them for what they have gone through.  The sad part is these catastrophic accidents and injuries could have been avoided had the driver of the vehicle driven cautiously.

Please give us a call and speak to one of our attorneys for free. Remember, it doesn’t cost you anything to hire Jaspon & Armas, P.A. because we only get paid if we recover money for you!


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Auto Insurance Coverage in Florida

Published 10/18/2011 | By

Is your vehicle properly insured in the state of Florida?  Auto insurance companies offer many different levels and types of coverage options.  In the state of Florida it is mandatory for all registered vehicles to have a minimum coverage of $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 property damage liability (PDL).

Liability Coverage - In Florida a vehicle owner is required to have the basic minimum liability insurance. Liability insurance typically covers property damage and injuries to other people involved in the accident if you are at fault. Liability property damage covers repairs or replacement of items damaged in the accident.  Your vehicle is not covered under liability policies.

Collision Insurance - Collision insurance covers the damage that happens to your own vehicle. After an accident your insurance company will assess your vehicles damage and will make a decision to pay to fix your car or total it.

Comprehensive Insurance - Comprehensive coverage covers your vehicle from claims that are not a result of a car accident. It normally covers for losses due to fire, vandalism, theft and natural disasters.

No-fault Insurance – In Florida the no-fault law basically deals with medical payments. This is when the insurance company covering you will pay for your bodily injury claims no matter whose fault it was in the accident.  The damage done to your vehicle is normally and should be covered by the driver who is at-fault in the accident.  In Florida the no-fault insurance law requires that you must have received a very serious injury or major disfigurement and or even death before a claim can be made.

Personal injury coverage - Personal injury protection covers you while in your vehicle or while you’re in someone else’s vehicle. Accidents that happen in the state of Florida personal injury covers you and the other members of your household as well as some licensed drivers who may drive your car with your permission. It only covers you and the members of your household when a crash or accident happens outside the state of Florida.

Uninsured and Underinsured Coverage - Uninsured and/or Underinsured insurance coverage covers you for your injuries and damages to your vehicle if the other person in the accident is at fault and has no insurance.

Supplemental Insurance - Supplemental insurance is when you have added on coverage for thinks like towing, rental cars, and roadside repairs.

It is very important that you be properly insured when driving an automobile in the state of Florida. You should review your insurance coverage with your insurance agent every several years to ensure you are properly insured.

This Orlando Auto Accident News Blog is brought to you by Jaspon & Armas, P.A.  The Orlando auto accident attorneys at Jaspon & Armas, P.A. help clients involved in auto accidents fight to receive compensation for their losses.  If you believe you might have a case, contact us.  There’s no obligation to you. You don’t pay any money! As a matter of fact, you pay absolutely nothing unless we win your case!  Contact us to talk to an Orlando Auto Accident Attorney who will hear your case, review the available evidence and counsel you your options for getting the best compensation available!

 

 

 

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Hiring an Auto Accident Attorney

Published 10/17/2011 | By

If you’ve been in an auto accident one of the biggest decisions you need to make is if you need to hire an Auto Accident Attorney. This can impact the entire process and outcome of any settlement claim should there be one. If you had a minor auto accident and no one was injured and the liability for the auto accident is very clear, you might not have a problem working on the accident by your self through the insurance company. However, there are times when you should hire an accident attorney you should consider hiring one if you can answer yes to the following points.

  • The accident caused you moderate to severe personal injury. 
  • It’s unclear who was liable for the accident.
  • The accident caused a lot of  damage to your car.
  • Your claim is more valuable than the costs at face value, but you don’t know how to prove your loss.
  • A year has passed and your claim has not yet been settled.

 Most of the time, lawyers can achieve higher settlements than individuals who work on their own claims. In many cases, attorneys only charge a fee if the case is won. To avoid missing out on the compensation you deserve and to spare you the time, and stress of working things out on your own, think about your legal professional option.

This Orlando Auto Accident News Blog is brought to you by Jaspon & Armas, P.A.  The Orlando auto accident attorneys at Jaspon & Armas, P.A. help clients involved in auto accidents fight to receive compensation for their losses.  If you believe you might have a case, contact us.  There’s no obligation to you. You don’t pay any money! As a matter of fact, you pay absolutely nothing unless we win your case!  Contact us to talk to an Orlando Auto Accident Attorney who will hear your case, review the available evidence and counsel you your options for getting the best compensation available!

 

 

 

 

 

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