Car accidents are one of the most common reasons for injuries, affecting millions of Americans every year. Modern vehicles keep adding more and better safety features, in an effort to protect anyone traveling in an automobile. There is still a wide range of common kinds of injuries.

• Head injuries: You can strike your head on the steering wheel, window, or dashboard, leading to serious head injuries like concussions. Traumatic brain injuries can be long-lasting, and victims may have permanently impaired cognitive abilities. Head injuries can also cause hearing loss and vision problems.
• Back and neck injuries: One of the best-known injuries is whiplash, which occurs when a sudden movement of the head and neck causes ligament damage. Some people recover quickly from whiplash, while others need treatment for a long period of time. Car accident victims may also receive back injuries, like herniated disks or spinal cord damage, which can lead to numbness or even paralysis.
• Chest injuries: Many car riders experience blunt force trauma to the chest area when they hit the steering wheel or dashboard at a high speed. This can cause damage to ribs or lungs and sometimes heart attacks.
• Injuries to the extremities: Injuries to arms, hands, legs, and feet are also common. These can range from bruising to fractures to severed limbs.
• Emotional and psychological injuries: Being in a violent crash is terrifying, and many people find themselves emotionally traumatized. Some may have difficulty driving again, and many seek counseling. Any treatment you need to deal with the emotional impact, including medications, can be claimed as part of your damages.

When you are the victim of a car crash, you can ask for any of the damages you suffered as a result of the collision. Damages aren't limited to physical injuries and can include any losses you suffered, including:

• All medical bills, including medications, surgeries, doctor visits, permanent disfigurement or scars, and physical therapy for however long that takes
• Repairs to your vehicle, or replacement if necessary, and including any rental car fees you incurred in the meantime
• Lost income because of your injuries, including any time off from work in the future or any losses you will suffer because of a new disability
• Pain and suffering, including both physical pain and emotional distress, as a direct result of the accident and subsequent rehabilitation
• Loss of consortium, which is the loss of affection or companionship from a spouse and which is claimed by the uninjured spouse
• Punitive damages, which go beyond the range of actual considered damages but may help to make a plaintiff whole again and may be awarded in an attempt to deter bad behavior

While not required, having an experienced car accident attorney can increase your compensation and protect you from lowball insurance offers. SGP Law has been helping accident victims in Arizona for over 60 years and knows how to handle insurance companies.

The time frame varies. Some cases settle in a few months, while more complex cases may take a year or longer if they go to trial. SGP Law works aggressively to resolve claims as quickly as possible while ensuring you receive maximum compensation.

In Arizona, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. However, if your accident involved a government vehicle, the deadline may be as short as 180 days. Contact SGP Law right away to protect your rights.