In a personal injury case, a “bodily injury” is exactly what it sounds like. It’s any:
- Physical injury the accident leaves you with.
Most accidents leave you injured in one way or another, but when you have bodily injuries, it leaves you facing serious challenges. Our California personal injury lawyers at Maison Law can help you through the recovery process. Set up a free consultation today to learn more.
What Kinds of Bodily Injuries Can Happen to Me in California?
Every accident is different, and more to the point, every person is different. This means that your bodily injuries from your particular accident are going to be unique. But at the same time, there’s common types of injuries that are always present in typical accidents in California:
- Soft-tissue injuries. Strains, sprains, and whiplash are some of the most frequent that can happen to you. They may not show up on an X-ray, but they can leave you stiff, sore, and unable to move the way you normally do.
- Broken bones. From simple fractures to more complicated breaks, these can take weeks or months to heal. They usually mean surgery or long-term physical therapy.
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A concussion is the most common, but more serious traumatic brain injuries can happen even without you losing consciousness. These often affect memory, focus, sleep, and mood.
- Back, neck, and spinal injuries. Herniated discs, pinched nerves, and spinal cord damage can be life-changing for you. Even a “minor” back injury can make everyday tasks incredibly difficult.
- Organ damage. After some accidents, the damage happens to your internal organs. It’s not always obvious right away, but these injuries are extremely serious.
- Cuts, bruises, and scarring. Bruising, deep cuts, and permanent scarring can come from broken glass, pavement, or sharp objects in a fall or collision.
- Burns. From car fires to workplace accidents, burn injuries can be extremely painful and often require specialized treatment.
- Torn ligaments. Shoulder tears, knee damage, and other joint injuries are common in falls and collisions and can limit your mobility long-term.
No matter what bodily injuries you have, what matters most is getting medical care and documenting what you’re going through. That early record is a key part of any California injury claim—and it helps show exactly how the accident has affected your life. From there, though, it’s about going through the process and having the right team on your side.
Get Help With Injuries After a California Accident
There are countless ways to get hurt in an accident—slip-and-falls, workplace incidents, dog bites, bike accidents, and everything in between. Each situation brings its own challenges, but the part that matters most is your health and how the injury is affecting your day-to-day life.
You might also be wondering whether you need a lawyer. The truth is, it depends. The more serious the injury, the more support you’re likely to need. You’re not required to get a lawyer, but having our team in your corner can make the entire process easier by:
- Walking you through your rights and options in plain language.
- Gathering your medical records and other evidence to help show what happened and how it’s impacted you.
- Handling all the talks with the insurance company so you don’t have to.
- Filing a lawsuit if that’s what it takes to move things forward.
Our team at Maison Law handles a wide range of injury claims throughout California, and our goal is to keep the process as clear and manageable as possible. And because we work on a contingency-fee basis, you don’t pay anything upfront. So don’t wait–set up a free consultation today and take the first step in getting better.
