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Car accidents can happen in Shelton, and they can range from minor to very serious. If you have been involved in a Shelton car crash and the driver in the other vehicle was at-fault, you may be entitled to compensation for damages to your vehicle, your person, or anyone else in your car. You can learn more about common car crashes and how you can recover compensation on this page.

Common Car Crashes

There are many different ways that vehicles can collide on the roads. Lots of factors can contribute to accidents, including:

  • Faulty vehicles
  • Lack of maintenance
  • Equipment issues
  • Weather conditions
  • Road conditions
  • Distracted driving
  • Driving under the influence
  • Traffic patterns
  • Driver disabilities
  • Speeding or reckless driving
  • Failure to obey traffic signals and signs

These are just a few examples of ways that a car accident may occur in Shelton.

Types of accidents may include:

  • T-bone accidents
  • Rear end accidents
  • Front end collisions
  • Side impact collisions

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Again, these are just a few examples of common car accidents that you might be part of. If you are involved in an accident, common injuries that you might sustain include:

  • Bruises, scrapes, and contusions
  • Concussions
  • Whiplash
  • Back injuries
  • Broken bones

In more serious crashes, you might sustain a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or another potentially catastrophic injury. In these situations, it is especially important to get medical help as soon as you can.

Filing a Personal Injury Claim

If your motor vehicle was damaged in the car accident or you were injured, you may be able to recover compensation from the at-fault party. This is most commonly achieved by filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. You may be able to recover damages for things such as:

  • Work on your vehicle at a mechanic’s shop
  • Money that you need to pay for a rental car or other forms of transportation while your vehicle is in the shop
  • Money to pay for a new vehicle if your car is totaled
  • Medical bills related to injuries that resulted from the car accident
  • Treatment such as physical therapy, medication, special equipment, etc.
  • Loss of income if you are out of work
  • Loss of future income if you can’t go back to work because of the extent of your injury
  • General pain and suffering related to the accident and its impact on your life

If you would like to file a personal injury claim, there are a few things that will be helpful. Before filing your claim, gather evidence to support your case. This evidence may include photographs of the accident and your injuries, a police accident report, a medical report from a doctor or other healthcare professional, scientific proof of who caused the accident and how, documentation with your insurance company, etc. The more information you have, the more you can protect your interest in the lawsuit.

Another important step to take is contacting a Shelton car accident lawyer. Such a lawyer can guide you through the personal injury process and make sure that your position is represented. For more information, contact us.

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