Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of thirty-four. Annually, auto accidents are responsible for over 37,000 deaths in the United States and 1.25 million deaths globally. This includes over 1,600 children under 15 years old. Each year, nearly 2.35 million people are injured or disabled due to injuries sustained in auto accidents. As a citizen of the United States you are likely to be involved in at least one automobile accident in your lifetime.

Common auto accident injuries include neck injury, whiplash, head and brain injury, paralysis, joint, bone, and muscle injuries. If you are involved in an auto accident, and you are injured, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Personal injury claims stemming from auto accident injuries can hinge on the accuracy of medical records and medical billing that correlates the automobile accident to the claimants injuries. Generally, the more time that elapses between the date of a auto accident and the date that medical treatment is sought (and received), the more difficult to prove the connection between the accident and claimed injuries.

Insurance companies adamantly defend against frivolous personal injury claims. One way to prove that your injuries were directly caused by an auto accident is to seek medical attention within a reasonable amount of time following an accident, follow your physician’s orders, and treat only as much as is medically necessary for you to recover from your injuries.

In some cases, automobile accidents resulting in personal injuries (or extensive property loss) lead to lawsuits. Damages sought after auto accidents can include the cost of medical treatment, the cost of any future medical treatment, loss of property, and income loss. If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, the Law Offices of Sean E. Puritz can help. We offer free consultations where a qualified Chico automobile accident attorney will answer your questions and determine the best course of action for your specific situation.